White-throated Francolin
Campocolinus albogularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="campocolinus-albogularis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-throated Francolin (Campocolinus albogularis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a weight of 273.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small Phasianidae francolin (~274 g) of West and Central African Guinea savanna and open woodland. Distinguished by its clean white throat contrasting with streaked brown upperparts. Forages on the ground in small coveys for seeds and invertebrates. Widespread and tolerant of lightly degraded habitat; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Масса | 273,5 g | 9.65 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; white throat bordered by buff-brown collar; pale buff underparts with brown flank streaking; yellowish bill. Sexes similar; female lacks bold white throat contrast.
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Resident of dry woodland and savanna in West Africa from Guinea-Bissau east to northern Cameroon and Central African Republic.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African savanna and open woodland.
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC.
Размер кладки
4-7
Звук
Пение
Loud, grating 'krrr-EEK-krrr' calls from W African savanna; pairs often duet. Alarm is explosive cackle. Contact calls between flock members are soft clucking notes at dusk when gathering to roost.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Семейство | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Campocolinus |
| Виды | Campocolinus albogularis |
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