White-throated Francolin
Campocolinus albogularis
White-throated Francolin (Campocolinus albogularis) — Gamebirds of Africa.
The White-throated Francolin (Campocolinus albogularis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 276 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Campocolinus
- Species albogularis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 276 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-throated Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The White-throated Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-throated Francolin (Campocolinus albogularis) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF w, sc.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 276 g, with a wing length of about 12.7 cm and a tail of around 5.1 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-throated Francolin?
The White-throated Francolin is a large bird that weighs around 276 g.
Where does the White-throated Francolin live?
The White-throated Francolin is found across Africa with a range covering AF w, sc, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the White-throated Francolin belong to?
The White-throated Francolin (Campocolinus albogularis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the White-throated Francolin eat?
The White-throated Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-throated Francolin migrate?
The White-throated Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the White-throated Francolin make?
1 real field recording of the White-throated Francolin — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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