Animal Profile IUCN: LC

Pternistis atrifrons

Pternistis atrifrons，Black-fronted Francolin

The Black-fronted colored partridge (Pternistis atrifrons) is known as black-fronted Francolin and has no subspecies.The black-fronted partridge feeds on plant seeds, as well as insects such as termites (isoptera). A bird that can occasionally fly short distances. When in danger, he prefers running

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Scientific Name Pternistis atrifrons，Black-fronted Francolin

Length About 40 cm

Weight 340-600g

Lifespan No textual research information is available

IUCN Status LC

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The Black-fronted colored partridge (Pternistis atrifrons) is known as black-fronted Francolin and has no subspecies.

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The black-fronted partridge feeds on plant seeds, as well as insects such as termites (isoptera). A bird that can occasionally fly short distances. When in danger, he prefers running to escape danger rather than flying. With the exception of sub-adult bird activity that has been observed in mid-March and mid-May, no information is known as to whether this species mainly breeds during the onset of the rainy season.

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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Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

Traits & Behavior

The throat feathers have black and white radial plumage

Appearance

The black-fronted partridge is about 40 cm long. The forehead has black feathers, this color extends to the ciliary area and the chest, the throat is white, the neck and chest are light brown with some black stripes, and the upper body is grayish-yellow. It's a little different from the chestnut pillow partridge. The beak and legs are red.