Erckel's Francolin

Francolinus erckelii

Order

GALLIFORMES

Family

Turkeys and Grouse (Phasianidae)

Code 4

ERFR

Code 6

FRAERC

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Dark brown iris
Head Pattern: Capped
Crown Color: Chestnut
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Red-brown
Throat Color: White to buff
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 38-43 cm (15-17 in)
Weight: 1049-1587 g (37-56 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Gray
Underparts: Gray, brown, and white streaked
Upperparts: Gray and brown streaked
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Striped or streaked
Breast Pattern: Striped or streaked

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Low and fast flight, alternates flapping and gliding.
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Barred
Upper Tail: Brown with dark bars
Under Tail: Brown
Leg Color: Dull yellow

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