Grey Francolin

Scientific Name: Francolinus pondicerianus
Common Name: Grey Francolin
Other Name: Grey Partridge

Identifying Features: Barred throughout, thin black border on face, brownish colour

Fun Facts:

  • Rarely seen in flight, fly only when in danger. Are known to make good pets.
  • The pair of birds usually initiate a singing.

 

The image was clicked by Koshy Koshy – via Flickr.

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