Gray Francolin

Ortygornis pondicerianus · Species of bird
Order
Galliformes
Codes
gryfra, GRAF, GRFR

About the Gray Francolin

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

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
SpeciesOrtygornis pondicerianus
Species Codesgryfra, GRAF, GRFR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Gray Francolin belong to?

The Gray Francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.

How can I identify the Gray Francolin?

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 la...

Where can I report a Gray Francolin sighting?

You can log sightings of Gray Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gryfra, or on iNaturalist.