Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Black francolin (Francolinus francolinus) male close view; sound Calling and singing. The black francolin or Black Partridge is the state bird of Haryana state, India (locally known as Kaala Teetar: रूपम काला तीतर).

The male black francolin is black with a white patch on the cheek, a chestnut collar and white spots on the flanks. The back and wings are scalloped with shades of golden brown with sub-terminal tawny-buff bands and pale edges. The tail is black with narrow white or greyish bars. Its legs and neck are reddish-brown to red.

The male may be seen standing on a rock or low tree attracting attention with its extraordinary creaking call. More... https://indianbirds.thedynamicnature

Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Phasianidae
Genus: Francolinus
Species: F. francolinus

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