grey francolin
grey partridge
francolinus pondicerianus latin

The call in the breeding season is said to resemble that of the Grey Francolin of the plains.

Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)

It is found in drier areas than the Black Francolin but wetter zones than the Grey Francolin.

The abundant species identified were: Grey Francolin, Eurasian Collared Dove, Laughing dove, Indian robin, Red-vented bulbul, Common Babbler, House sparrow and Plain Munia.

The sanctuary also is habitat for harriers, common cranes, black partridges (local name: 'Kalo Tetar'), sand grouses, Black and Grey Francolin, Spotted and Indian Sandgrouse, quails, larks, shrikes, coursers and plovers.

The Grey Francolin is normally found foraging on bare or low grass covered ground in scrub and open country, and is rarely found above an altitude of 500 m above sea level in India, and 1200 m in Pakistan.

The Grey Francolin (formerly also called the Grey Partridge, but not to be confused with the European Grey Partridge) Francolinus pondicerianus is a species of francolin found in the plains and drier parts of South Asia.

A target is to establish a covey of grey partridge on the farm.

Grey partridge is one of the few birds that can be found in the Cholistan desert.

The Grey Partridge is one such bird.

Average clutch sizes range from one (as in condors) to about 17 (the Grey Partridge).

The Grey Partridge has been badly affected by agricultural changes, and its range has contracted considerably.

Boora is the Irish stronghold of the Grey Partridge.

The area is host to a number of native species, including barn owls, the grey partridge, badgers, grass snakes and various amphibians.

One member of the genus, the Grey Partridge, has been introduced to the United States and Canada.

Grey partridge "Rebhuhn"

The Boora bog reserve is a haven for wildlife and most notably contain the last Irish population of the grey partridge.

Carrington Moss is home to the only recorded pairs of breeding Grey Partridge in Trafford.

Gabriel,A (1970) Some observations on the Ceylon Grey Partridge.

In parts of its range, it overlaps with the very similar and closely related Grey Partridge, with which it forms a superspecies.

He is interested in conservation via the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, notably that of the Grey Partridge.

In addition to providing wind protection to reduce the erosion of arable fields, these hedges have also provided protected areas for small game, such as the grey partridge.

Johnson,J Mangalaraj (1968) Grey Partridge abandoning nest on removal of grass cover over its path to nest.

"Birds typical of this habitat include Skylark, Corn Bunting, Yellowhammer and Grey Partridge.

Common Quail, Grey Partridge and Pheasant are well-distributed, although the Red-legged Partridge is less so.

Approximately 370 species of animal are found in the reserve, including capercaillie, grey partridge, golden eagle, griffon vulture, isard, midwife toad, ptarmigan and Seoanei's viper.

Bird species include prairie falcon, great horned owl, short-eared owl, American kestrel, cliff swallow and the introduced ring-necked pheasant and grey partridge.

Drooping Brome seeds are also a critical portion of the diet of the Chukar and Grey Partridge which have been introduced to the US.

Sharma,IK (1983) The Grey Partridge (Francolinus pondicerianus) in the Rajasthan desert.

Figures produced by the Government show that grey partridge, lapwing and turtle dove fell to less than half their populations in 1970 - before set-aside, with its environmental benefits, was scrapped.

Purwar, RS (1975) Anatomical, neurohistological and histochemical observations on the tongue of Francolinus pondicerianus (grey partridge or safed teeter).

Purwar, RS (1976) Neuro-histochemical observations on the pancreas of Francolinus pondicerianus (grey partridge or safed teeter) as revealed by the cholinesterase technique.

The forms of Francolinus pondicerianus.

Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)

Sharma,IK (1983) The Grey Partridge (Francolinus pondicerianus) in the Rajasthan desert.

Purwar, RS (1975) Anatomical, neurohistological and histochemical observations on the tongue of Francolinus pondicerianus (grey partridge or safed teeter).

Davis,G (1939) On Indian Grey and Black Partridges (Francolinus pondicerianus and Francolinus francolinus).

Purwar, RS (1976) Neuro-histochemical observations on the pancreas of Francolinus pondicerianus (grey partridge or safed teeter) as revealed by the cholinesterase technique.

The Grey Francolin (formerly also called the Grey Partridge, but not to be confused with the European Grey Partridge) Francolinus pondicerianus is a species of francolin found in the plains and drier parts of South Asia.