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SPECIES PROFILE
Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus)
Francolinus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Endemic to central India Sri Lanka
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Dry grasslands scrub forests
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Galliformes
FAMILY
Phasianidae
GENUS
Francolinus
📋 Description
SIZE
30-32 cm long 200-300 g
COLORATION
Brown with painted white spots red legs
ADAPTATIONS
Strong legs for running cryptic plumage
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Dry grasslands scrub forests
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Endemic to central India Sri Lanka
REPRODUCTION
Lays 3-5 eggs in ground nests incubated 18-20 days
DIET DETAILS
Seeds insects small invertebrates
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss hunting
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Painted Runners: Painted Francolins scurry with 250-gram bodies eating 50 grams of seeds daily in Rajasthan's scrub. Their painted spots aid camouflage.
2
Endemic Foragers: These francolins cover 2000 sq km in Gujarat's grasslands nesting in grass. Agricultural intensification threatens their cover.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan
Jamnagar in Gujarat
Jorbeer Conservation Reserve in Rajasthan
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Dry scrub ensures visibility for spotting francolins
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Listen for painted francolins' calls in grasslands
