White-throated Francolin
Campocolinus albogularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="campocolinus-albogularis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-throated Francolin (Campocolinus albogularis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a weight of 273.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small Phasianidae francolin (~274 g) of West and Central African Guinea savanna and open woodland. Distinguished by its clean white throat contrasting with streaked brown upperparts. Forages on the ground in small coveys for seeds and invertebrates. Widespread and tolerant of lightly degraded habitat; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 273,5 g | 9.65 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; white throat bordered by buff-brown collar; pale buff underparts with brown flank streaking; yellowish bill. Sexes similar; female lacks bold white throat contrast.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of dry woodland and savanna in West Africa from Guinea-Bissau east to northern Cameroon and Central African Republic.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African savanna and open woodland.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
4-7
Son
Chant
Loud, grating 'krrr-EEK-krrr' calls from W African savanna; pairs often duet. Alarm is explosive cackle. Contact calls between flock members are soft clucking notes at dusk when gathering to roost.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Campocolinus |
| Espèces | Campocolinus albogularis |
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Other species in the Phasianidae family