Gray Francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus)
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About Gray Francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Turkey-like birds
- Family: Grouse, Turkeys, and Allies
The grey francolin is a species of francolin found in the plains and drier parts of the Indian subcontinent and Iran. This species was formerly also called the grey partridge, not to be confused with the European grey partridge. They are mainly ground-living birds and are found in open cultivated lands as well as scrub forest and their local name of teetar is based on their calls, a loud and repeated Ka-tee-tar...tee-tar which is produced by one or more birds. The term teetar can also refer to other partridges and quails. During the breeding season calling males attract challengers, and decoys were used to trap these birds especially for fighting.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2006-01-08
Rathambore National Park, India -
2006-01-09
Kheoladeo National Park, India -
2007-03-10
Big Island - Kona / Four Seasons Hotel, United States of AmericaOn a sandy tree lined road near the hotel. -
2016-12-29
Dubai Creek Park, United Arab Emirates -
2016-12-30
Ras Al Khor, United Arab Emirates -
2017-01-15
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates -
2017-01-16
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
