Black Francolin
A species of True Francolins Scientific name : Francolinus francolinus Genus : True Francolins
Black Francolin, A species of True Francolins
Botanical name: Francolinus francolinus
Genus: True Francolins
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Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The black francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It was formerly known as the Black Partridge. It is the state bird of Haryana state, India (locally known as Kaala Teetar काला तीतर). 
Size
23 - 41 cm
Life Expectancy
7 years
Feeding Habits
Black Francolin is an omnivore, feeding on a mixture of plants and animals including seeds, insects, grains, and berries. It forages on the ground, with a diet varying from buds, flowers, and leaves to small amphibians and reptiles. Black Francolin has a preference for weed seeds and cultivated grains.
Habitat
Black Francolin predominantly resides in well-irrigated environments that feature a blend of natural and cultivated landscapes. This species thrives in regions encompassing dense shrubbery, grasslands, and forest fringes, often in proximity to water sources. Habitats include diverse vegetation such as tamarisk groves and tall grasses, extending to bamboo and tea plantations, as well as agricultural fields with crops like wheat, barley, and sugarcane. Black Francolin is adaptable and can also be found in drier regions, exemplified in its presence in scrubland, savannas, and pasturelands of varying altitudes. Though it generally prefers lower elevations, it can occupy territories up to 2,500 meters. Geographically, black Francolin spans across a broad range of habitats from the alluvial riverbanks of Asia to coastal prairies in the Americas, and from Mediterranean scrub jungles to the sugarcane fields of the tropical Pacific islands.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Distribution Area
It is a resident breeder from south-eastern Turkey eastwards through Iran to southwest Turkmenistan and northeast India, and Kazipara, Panchagarh of Bangladesh. Its range was formerly more extensive, but over-hunting has reduced its distribution and numbers. Fragmented populations occur in the western part of its range. They have been introduced to the Caucasus, Guam, and Hawaiian Islands.
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
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