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Human-modified biogeographic patterns and conservation in game birds: The dilemma of the black francolin (Francolinus francolinus, Phasianidae) in Pakistan
... , in Pakistan the species, also known as black partridge, is largely welcomed by farmers as it feeds on insect pests [31], and by the broader villagers as pets for chirping competitions (“All Pakistan Black Partridge Chirping Competitions”) among male birds [23]. Also, the meat of the black francolin is locally praised as a powerful aphrodisiac [32]. ...
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STUDIES ON THE HABITAT AND BREEDING BIOLOGY OF BLACK PARTRIDGE Francolinus francolinus (Linneaus) AND GREY PARTRIDGE Francolinus pondicerianus (Gmelin) IN CROP LAND ECOSYSTEM
...The present study was undertaken to investigate the various habitat preferences of the black and grey partridge in crop land ecosystem, the predominant ecosystem of the state. In addition the breeding biology which included the courtship behaviour/ pair formation, nesting sites, nest formation, egg laying and clutch size of these birds was also studied. ...
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Black Partridge
(Francolinus francolinus), a bird of the family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes. The body reaches 37 cm in length and weighs 400–550 g. The male is brownish with mottling above and black with white spots below; the neck has a brown collar. The coloration of the female is duller than that of the male. ...
https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/257467
Francolinus francolinus (Linnaeus, 1766) Accepted Name
Black Francolin
... Common Names
Assamese Mesenteri
English Black Partridge, Black Francolin ...
... Habitat and Distribution
General Habitat
Restricted to well watered scrub, tamarisk and tall grass jungle. ...
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Francolinus francolinus (Linnaeus, 1766) – Black Francolin
Taxonomic Notes:
This is also known as the Black Partridge.
... Distribution
Indian and global distribution:
records (based on images): ...
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Black partridge, Francolinus francolinus,
... Classification
common name English
Animal
Vertebrate
Bird
Gamebird
Partridge
Black partridge ...
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Comparative anatomical study of oesophagus in two birds, Iraqi black partridge (Francolinus francolinus) and White breasted kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis )
... Abstract
The oesophagus in both birds was long muscular tube, thin–walled and distensible tube, it was situated between the oropharynx cavity and proventriculus. The oesophagus in Iraq black partridge (Ibp) divided into three regions represented by anterior part (Cervical), median part (Crop) and posterior part (Thoracic),while in white breasted kingfisher (Wbk) ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_francolin
The black francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It was formerly known as the Black Partridge. It is the state bird of Haryana state, India (locally known as Kaala Teetar काला तीतर).
Identification
The head of the black francolin is curved with brown iris eyes color and unique pattern of brown color crown and the throat color is black. It has a length range of 33 to 36 cm and weight approximate about 453 g (16 oz) and the size of black francolin is 9 to 16 inches. The primary color is black with black breast rufous belly, white spots on flanks and golden brown spots at the back of body. The flight pattern of black francolin is short, direct flight punctuated by glides with rounded wings, rounded tail narrow black and white bars. ...
