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Least Concern

Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) — Gamebirds of Europe & Northern Asia.

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The Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia and South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 452 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Galliformes
  3. Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
  4. Genus Francolinus
  5. Species francolinus

Where it lives

Asia Minor to Bangladesh

Quick facts

Weight
452 g
Diet
Omnivores
Family
Phasianidae
Order
Galliformes
Habitat
Woodland

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Black Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Behaviour

A bird of open scrub and shrubland, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Black Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia and South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers PAL, OR Asia Minor to Bangladesh.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 452 g, with a wing length of about 17.1 cm and a tail of around 9.5 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3 million km².

Songs & calls

Black Francolin — Song

Recorded by Gary Elton Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Black Francolin?

The Black Francolin is a large bird that weighs around 452 g.

Where does the Black Francolin live?

The Black Francolin is found across Europe & Northern Asia and South & Southeast Asia with a range covering PAL, OR Asia Minor to Bangladesh, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Black Francolin belong to?

The Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the Black Francolin eat?

The Black Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Black Francolin migrate?

The Black Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Black Francolin endangered?

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

What sound does the Black Francolin make?

1 real field recording of the Black Francolin — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

How large is the Black Francolin's range?

The Black Francolin has a mapped global range of about 3 million km².

Conservation

Least Concern

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