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Finsch's Francolin

Scleroptila finschi

Least Concern
날개 폭
32.5 cm
체중
570.0 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Finsch's Francolin (Scleroptila finschi) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.5 cm and a weight of 570 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

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
날개 폭 32.5 cm 12.8 in
체중 570.0 g 20.11 oz

식별

깃털

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

분포 지역

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.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

산란 수

5

소리

노래

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.

분류학

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

Distribution

Finsch's Francolin has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 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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