Painted Francolin vs Crimson-headed Partridge
Francolinus pictus compared with Haematortyx sanguiniceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Painted Francolin | Crimson-headed Partridge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Francolinus pictus | Haematortyx sanguiniceps |
| Order | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Family | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 31.1 cm (12.2 in) |
| Weight | 291.0 g (10.26 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | Eats seeds, grain, invertebrates, and plant material; forages in dry grass and scrubby areas of … | Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep … |
| Clutch Size | 4-8 | 8-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Painted Francolin
Loud, insistent 'ka-TURR-ka' calls from Indian scrub; similar to Black Francolin but slightly higher and less grating. Alarm is rapid cackling cackle. Males call from termite mound or rock at …
Crimson-headed Partridge
Loud, repeated 'wee-WEE-oo' whistle from Bornean montane forest floor; melodic and pure. Pairs occasionally duet. Alarm is sharp staccato cackle. Contact calls low clucking.
Geographic Range & Migration
Painted Francolin
Endemic to India; resident of open scrub, dry grassland, and farmland across most of peninsular India.
Crimson-headed Partridge
Endemic to Borneo; resident of hill and lower montane forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan, mainly at 300–1,500 m.
Conservation Status
Painted Francolin
Crimson-headed Partridge
How to Tell Them Apart
Painted Francolin
Richly patterned; black above with large white spots; rufous-orange face and throat; white-spotted black flanks; rufous-chestnut underparts with black shaft streaks. Female lacks rufous on face; duller below.
Crimson-headed Partridge
Striking male with vivid crimson-red head contrasting with black body; white belly with black scaling; red legs. Female duller: brown where male is black, orange-buff head lacks brilliant crimson of …
About These Birds
Painted Francolin
A small Phasianidae francolin (~291 g) of rocky hillsides, scrub, and dry grassland across peninsular India and Sri Lanka. Both sexes are intricately spotted and streaked in rufous and white. Shy; detected by resonant calls. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates on the ground. Least Concern; common locally.
Crimson-headed Partridge
A distinctive Phasianidae partridge (~315 g) endemic to montane forests of Borneo, especially on Mount Kinabalu and the Crocker Range. Males bear a vivid crimson head contrasting with dark brown body plumage. Ground-dwelling; feeds on seeds and small invertebrates. Largely confined to forest above 900 m. Least Concern.