- Francolinus pictus
Identification
Size 31 cm
Distribution
Asia: found in central and southern India and in the lowlands of south-eastern Sri Lanka.
Taxonomy
Subspecies
There are 3 subspecies[1]:
- F. p. pallidus:
- North-central India
- F. p. pictus:
- Central and southern India
- F. p. watsoni:
Habitat
Farmland and open countryside.
Behaviour
Vocalisation
A distinctive call, often from the tops of trees.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Painted Francolin. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 29 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Painted_Francolin
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