Grey Francolin
Ortygornis pondicerianus
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A common small Phasianidae francolin (~338 g) of open scrub, semi-arid grassland, and farmland from the Middle East through the Indian subcontinent. Sandy-grey with intricate barring; throat pale orange. Gregarious; utters a characteristic loud call at dawn and dusk. Omnivorous ground forager. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 337,5 g | 11.90 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Pale sandy-grey upperparts finely vermiculated buff and dark brown; buff-white underparts with dark brown streaking; orange-rufous throat with dark border; red bill base. Sexes similar; female paler throat.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Resident of dry grassland, scrub, and farmland across the Indian Subcontinent from Pakistan and India to Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, grain, invertebrates, and berries in open scrub and farmland of South Asia.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
6-10
Sonido
Canto
Loud, repetitive 'tee-tee-tee-teetar' calls; Indian scrubland species with cackling quality. Pairs call in duet. Alarm is rapid 'kek-kek-kek' cackle. Very vocal at dawn and dusk.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Familia | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Ortygornis |
| Especies | Ortygornis pondicerianus |
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