About the Swamp Francolin
The swamp francolin, also called swamp partridge, is a francolin species native to the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India and Nepal. It is considered extinct in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Ortygornis gularis |
| Species Codes | swafra1, SWFR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swamp Francolin belong to?
The Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Swamp Francolin?
The Swamp Francolin is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Swamp Francolin?
The swamp francolin, also called swamp partridge, is a francolin species native to the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India and Nepal. It is considered extinct in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List....
Where can I report a Swamp Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Swamp Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swafra1, or on iNaturalist.
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