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Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
34,2 cm
Khối Lượng
389,5 g
Họ
Phasianidae
Bộ
Galliformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 34,2 cm 13.5 in
Khối Lượng 389,5 g 13.74 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

5-18

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Black Francolin has been recorded in 9 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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