Animal Profile IUCN: LC

Pternistis adspersus

Pternistis adspersus，Red-billed Francolin

The Red-billed Francolin (Pternistis adspersus) has two subspecies. It's a bird. It can occasionally fly short distances. Omnivorous. Feeds on insects, plant matter and seeds. They source most of their food by digging. This species is strictly monogamous, maintaining mating for life.Listed on th

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Scientific Name Pternistis adspersus，Red-billed Francolin

Length 33-38CM

Weight 340-635g

Lifespan No textual research information is available

IUCN Status LC

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Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2016 Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1 - Not Threatened (LC).

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Profile Details

Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

Traits & Behavior

There are quite prominent and very sharp yellow circles under the eyes

Appearance

Male and female color, the difference is not big. There are quite prominent and very sharp yellow circles under the eyes. The feather color is relatively dim, and the body feathers are generally composed of brown, brown, black and white. The chest and abdomen feathers are thin black and white stripes. Bare black cheeks. The mouth is short and strong, perfect for digging at the base of grass and root balls. The nostrils were not concealed by feathers. Wings slightly rounded. The tail is short, the tail feathers are flat, and the broad tail has fourteen identical feathers. Calcined, upper tarsus only feathered, toe completely bare.