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Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Least Concern
翼展
34.2 cm
体重
389.5 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes
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黑鹧鸪,体重约390克。雄鸟体黑色,面颊白色,颈部栗色。分布于地中海沿岸至南亚。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 34.2 cm 13.5 in
体重 389.5 g 13.74 oz

识别

羽毛

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

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

5-18

声音

鸣唱

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.

分类学

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

Distribution

Black Francolin has been recorded in 9 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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