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Chinese Francolin

Francolinus pintadeanus

Least Concern
翼展
29.9 cm
体重
330.3333333333333 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.9 cm and a weight of 330.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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中国鹧鸪,体重约330克。雄鸟黑白色,翅膀栗色。分布于中国南部和中南半岛。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 29.9 cm 11.8 in
体重 330.3333333333333 g 11.65 oz

识别

羽毛

Male black with white spots forming scaly pattern above; white cheek and throat separated by black collar; chestnut nape; spotted underparts. Female brown with buff spotting; paler below; lacks black collar.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Resident of secondary scrub, dry forest, and farmland in southern China, mainland Southeast Asia, and the Philippines.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats seeds, grain, invertebrates, and berries in open forest, scrub, and farmland of SE Asia.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC.

产卵数

3-8

声音

鸣唱

Loud, repeated 'ke-WEE-kerek' calls; slightly musical at start then grating. SE Asian grassland species. Alarm is rapid cackle. Pairs call in duet; males call persistently at dawn from exposed perch.

分类学

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

Distribution

Chinese Francolin has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

What does the Chinese Francolin eat?
Omnivorous; eats seeds, grain, invertebrates, and berries in open forest, scrub, and farmland of SE Asia.
Where does the Chinese Francolin live?
Resident of secondary scrub, dry forest, and farmland in southern China, mainland Southeast Asia, and the Philippines.
Is the Chinese Francolin endangered?
The Chinese Francolin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chinese Francolin nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Chinese Francolin sound like?
Loud, repeated 'ke-WEE-kerek' calls; slightly musical at start then grating. SE Asian grassland species. Alarm is rapid cackle. Pairs call in duet; males call persistently at dawn from exposed perch.
How big is the Chinese Francolin?
The Chinese Francolin has a wingspan of 29.9 cm, weight of 330.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Chinese Francolin belong to?
The Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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