Other Names: Hyderabadie Francolin, Grey Partridge

Subspecies: F. p. mecranensis, F. p. interpositus, F. p. pondicerianus.

Range: Southeastern Iran and Pakistan, throughout India to Bangladesh, northern Sri Lanka. Has been introduced northern Oman, the Hawaiian Islands, several islands in the Indian Ocean including Seychelles and Mauritius. Attempts have been made in the USA, but it is doubtful there are any sustainable populations.

Habitat: Grasslands and scrublands, also cultivated areas and near villiages.

Status in Wild: Considered by many to be the most common game bird in southwestern Asia and India.

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(l to r): 1-3, Dan Cowell.

Links related to this species. Please note, links will open in a new window.

• Biodiversity of Sri Lanka - Grey Francolin - Natural history of the Grey Francolin in Sri Lanka.
• Grey Francolin - Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species page; Images & Sounds.
• Grey Francolin - The Oriental Bird Club Image Database.
• Francolinus pondicerianus Images - Images of this species located at the Phasianidae group on flickr.
• Wikipedia - Grey Francolin - Wikipedia's species page.

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