Painted Francolin
Francolinus pictus
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Poids | 291,0 g | 10.26 oz |
Identification
Plumage
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.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to India; resident of open scrub, dry grassland, and farmland across most of peninsular India.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, grain, invertebrates, and plant material; forages in dry grass and scrubby areas of peninsular India.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
4-8
Son
Chant
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 dawn.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Francolinus |
| Espèces | Francolinus pictus |
Distribution
Painted Francolin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family