Gray Francolin

Francolinus pondicerianus

Order

GALLIFORMES

Family

Turkeys and Grouse (Phasianidae)

Code 4

GRAF

Code 6

FRAPON

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Dark brown iris
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Brown
Forehead Color: Red-brown
Nape Color: Brown
Throat Color: Buff
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 30-36 cm (12-14 in)
Weight: 255-425 g (9-15 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Gray
Underparts: Buff with fine brown and black barring
Upperparts: Buff-brown overall with barring
Back Pattern: Barred or banded
Belly Pattern: Barred or banded
Breast Pattern: Barred or banded

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: Red-brown

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