Family: Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)

Authority: (Roberts, 1929)

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(i)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a small population which is thought to be declining due to ongoing habitat loss and degradation caused by land conversion and fires. It is therefore listed as Vulnerable.

Population size: 1000-2499 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 23,400 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - continent
Realm - Afrotropical
IUCN System - Terrestrial