Here we have mentioned some interesting facts
about the Gray Partridge of India. Read some Indian Grey Francolin
fast facts.
Grey Francolin Facts
Grey Francolin is a resident bird of the Indian
subcontinent and is also known by the name of Gray Partridge. It belongs
to the Francolinus Genus and is scientifically known as Francolinus
pondicerianus. The local people know the bird by the name of Teetar or
Bhoora (brown) Tittar. Gray Partridge of India was introduced for the
first time in the Andaman Islands and from there, it spread to the other
parts of the country. If you want to know more interesting facts about
the Gray Partridge of India, this article is the perfect for you. Check
out Indian Grey Francolin fast facts:
| Kingdom : |
Animalia |
| Scientific Name : |
Francolinus pondicerianus |
| Class : |
Aves |
| Order : |
Galliformes |
| Family : |
Phasianidae |
| Genus : |
Francolinus |
| Species : |
F. pondicerianus |
| Subspecies : |
Three |
| Mating Season : |
April to September |
| Gestation Period : |
21 days to 23 days |
| Clutch Size : |
4 eggs to 9 eggs |
| Hindi name : |
Teetar or Bhoora Tittar |
| Diet : |
Grain, seeds, shoots, drupes, termites and insects |
Bittern