The Grey Francolin is a medium-sized Francolin, with males averaging around 30 cm and females being a little smaller, it is barred throughout and the face is pale with a thin, black border to the pale throat.
The Grey Francolin is a ground dwelling bird and is normally found in bare or low grass-covered areas of scrub and open country. The Grey Francolin is widespread in south Asia. The majority of times I saw this birds in India, they were feeding in the vegetation by the sides of roads. Of course, those observations are biased by the fact we spent a lot of time birding from vehicles! But it was clear that this species seemed to like open, sparse areas.
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ReplyDeleteThey are rather cutesome, I think! lovely shots, as we know and love from you Stewart. YAM xx
Beautiful photos of this pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteA very magnificent bird. Your photos are excellent.
ReplyDeleteThat's a new one on me. Sort of reminds me of a quail
ReplyDeleteDear Stewart, you're right, the bird does resemble a partridge – that was my first thought too. You took some fantastic photos of the Grey Francolin.
ReplyDeleteAll the best from Austria, Traude
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Not familliar with this bird. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful bird, well captured
ReplyDeleteA great bird to have seen It is amazing how it blends into its surroundings. Thanks for hosting and commenting. I hope you havae a lovely week ahead.
ReplyDeleteInterestingly, I once knew a guy named Frank whose wife’s name was Lynne. Would that make him a Frank o’ Lynne?
ReplyDeleteIs this the Frank I met? SM
DeleteHello Stewart :) A fine looking bird that does resemble quail but it it's feather markings are much more elaborate- A fine looking bird that does resemble quail but it's feather markings are much more elaborate Very well photographed Stewart.
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Excellent photos of this bird. I did.'t know this bird, thank you for sharing. Have a nice day !
ReplyDeleteHow neat. I've actually seen that bird in Hawaii and got pictures to prove it. Apparently they are now common there in dry areas. It was actually walking across the lawn of the cottage complex where we were staying.
ReplyDeleteThis bird is actually so cute. I love how they look like little round partridges. It’s so cool that you got to see them just hanging out by the side of the road in India, birding from a car sounds like my kind of vibe lol. Thanks for sharing the facts, I had no idea their history was so complicated.
ReplyDeleteIt has a pleasing shape. The coloring looks like it’s designed for blending into the environment.
ReplyDeletepretty little bird....
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