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Finsch's Francolin

Scleroptila finschi

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
32.5 cm
वजन
570.0 g
कुल
Phasianidae
गण
Galliformes

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A large Phasianidae francolin (~570 g) of arid and semi-arid rocky hillsides in southwestern Africa. Pale grey-brown with bold chestnut-streaked flanks. Pairs or small groups forage for seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Tolerates harsh dry conditions; locally common in Namibia and Angola. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 32.5 cm 12.8 in
वजन 570.0 g 20.11 oz

पहचान

पंख

Pale greyish-brown above with buff streaking; white underparts with heavy black streaking throughout; white supercilium; white throat; rufous primaries visible in flight; red legs. Larger Scleroptila species.

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Resident of montane grassland and rocky hillsides in Angola (Serra da Chela and related escarpments); highly restricted range.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on seeds, roots, invertebrates, and plant material in southern African savanna grassland.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

अंडों की संख्या

5

ध्वनि

गीत

Harsh, insistent 'kree-kree-KREEK' calls from W African rocky terrain; larger and slightly deeper than related francolins. Alarm is rapid loud cackling. Contact calls soft low clucks between birds.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Galliformes (Gamebirds)
कुल Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Scleroptila
प्रजातियां Scleroptila finschi

Distribution

Finsch's Francolin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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What does the Finsch's Francolin eat?
Feeds on seeds, roots, invertebrates, and plant material in southern African savanna grassland.
Where does the Finsch's Francolin live?
Resident of montane grassland and rocky hillsides in Angola (Serra da Chela and related escarpments); highly restricted range.
Is the Finsch's Francolin endangered?
The Finsch's Francolin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Finsch's Francolin sound like?
Harsh, insistent 'kree-kree-KREEK' calls from W African rocky terrain; larger and slightly deeper than related francolins. Alarm is rapid loud cackling. Contact calls soft low clucks between birds.
How big is the Finsch's Francolin?
The Finsch's Francolin has a wingspan of 32.5 cm, weight of 570.0 g.
What order and family does the Finsch's Francolin belong to?
The Finsch's Francolin (Scleroptila finschi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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