Black Francolin
Francolinus francolinus
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A medium-sized Phasianidae francolin (~390 g) of tall grass, cultivated fields, and scrub from the Mediterranean to South Asia. Males are striking: black body with white cheek patches and chestnut neck. Territorial males call persistently at dawn. Diet includes seeds, grass shoots, and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 34,2 cm | 13.5 in |
| Peso | 389,5 g | 13.74 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
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
Distribuição geográfica
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.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Tamanho da postura
5-18
Som
Canto
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.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Francolinus |
| Espécies | Francolinus francolinus |
Distribution
Black Francolin has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family