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Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Least Concern
翼開長
34.2 cm
体重
389.5 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.2 cm and a weight of 389.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

地中海から南アジアにかけて分布するコクチョウウズラで、黒い体と白い頬の斑紋が特徴。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 34.2 cm 13.5 in
体重 389.5 g 13.74 oz

識別

羽毛

Male predominantly black with white cheek patch; chestnut collar; white-spotted flanks; rufous nape; red legs. Female dark brown with pale scaling; chestnut nape and crown; male pattern replaced by cryptic brown.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Resident of farmland, scrub, and grassland from Cyprus and Turkey through the Middle East and South Asia to Myanmar and India.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on seeds, grain, green shoots, invertebrates, and berries in farmland and scrubby habitats.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 35 days.

一腹卵数

5-18

鳴き声

さえずり

Loud, grating 'chee-keek-kee-keek' calls; Middle Eastern and South Asian species. Slightly musical with emphatic quality. Alarm is rapid explosive cackling. Males call from elevated perch at dawn.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Francolinus
Francolinus francolinus

Distribution

Black Francolin has been recorded in 9 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Black Francolin eat?
Feeds on seeds, grain, green shoots, invertebrates, and berries in farmland and scrubby habitats.
Where does the Black Francolin live?
Resident of farmland, scrub, and grassland from Cyprus and Turkey through the Middle East and South Asia to Myanmar and India.
Is the Black Francolin endangered?
The Black Francolin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Francolin nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 35 days.
What does the Black Francolin sound like?
Loud, grating 'chee-keek-kee-keek' calls; Middle Eastern and South Asian species. Slightly musical with emphatic quality. Alarm is rapid explosive cackling. Males call from elevated perch at dawn.
How big is the Black Francolin?
The Black Francolin has a wingspan of 34.2 cm, weight of 389.5 g.
What order and family does the Black Francolin belong to?
The Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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