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Swamp Francolin
Ortygornis gularis
Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 510 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Ortygornis
- Species gularis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 510 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Swamp Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Swamp Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR n India and Nepal to Bangladesh.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 510 g, with a wing length of about 16.2 cm and a tail of around 8.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Swamp Francolin?
The Swamp Francolin is a large bird that weighs around 510 g.
Where does the Swamp Francolin live?
The Swamp Francolin is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR n India and Nepal to Bangladesh, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Swamp Francolin belong to?
The Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Swamp Francolin eat?
The Swamp Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Swamp Francolin migrate?
The Swamp Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Swamp Francolin endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
What sound does the Swamp Francolin make?
1 real field recording of the Swamp Francolin can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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