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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Erckel's Francolin
Pternistis erckelii
Order
GALLIFORMES
Family
Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys, Old World Quail (Phasianidae)
Code 4
ERFR
Code 6
PTEERC
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Curved (up or down)
Eye Color:
Dark brown
Head pattern:
Capped, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Chestnut
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Red-brown
Throat Color:
White to buff.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
38-43 cm (15-17 in)
Weight:
1587 g (56 oz)
Size:
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.
Wingspan Range:
48-53 cm (19-21 in)
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X