Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Order

GALLIFORMES

Family

Turkeys and Grouse (Phasianidae)

Code 4

BLFR

Code 6

FRAFRA

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Brown iris
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Brown
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black, mottled with white or brown.
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 33-36 cm (13-14 in)
Weight: 453 g (16 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Black
Underparts: Black breast and rufous belly, white spots on flanks.
Upperparts: Black overall, brown scalloped and white barred.
Back Pattern: Scaled or Scalloped
Belly Pattern: Spotted or speckled
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Short, direct flight punctuated by glides.
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Narrow black-and-white bars.
Upper Tail: Black with narrow white bars.
Under Tail: Gray
Leg Color: Orange

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