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Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Least Concern
날개 폭
34.2 cm
체중
389.5 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

소개

중형 꿩과(~390g) 프랑코린으로 키 큰 풀밭, 경작지, 수풀 가장자리에 서식. 남아시아와 서아시아 분포. 관심필요종.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 34.2 cm 13.5 in
체중 389.5 g 13.74 oz

식별

깃털

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

분포 지역

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.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

5-18

소리

노래

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.

분류학

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

Distribution

Black Francolin has been recorded in 9 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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