Gray francolin / Wachtelfrankolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)

Wikipedia: Gray francolin Source: OTHER Grey_Francolin_Tal_Chappar_Churu_Rajasthan_India_14.02.2013.jpg
Classification: Genus Francolinus; Subfamily Perdicinae; Family Turkeys (Phasianidae)
General: The grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) is a species of francolin found in the plains and drier parts of the Indian subcontinent. This species was formerly also called the grey partridge, not to be confused with the European grey partridge. They are found in open cultivated lands as well as scrub forest and their local name of teetar is based on their calls, a loud and repeated Ka-tee-tar...tee-tar which is produced by one or more birds. The term teetar can also refer to other partridges and quails. During the breeding season calling males attract challengers, and decoys were used to trap these birds especially for fighting. [more]

🔍 No documented observation