4,362 observationsLeast Concern
Grey Francolin
Ortygornis pondicerianus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Ortygornis
About
The grey francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus) also known as "manu moa" or "Chicken Bird" is a species of francolin found in the plains and drier parts of the Indian subcontinent and Iran. This species was formerly also called the grey partridge, not to be confused with the European grey partridge. They are mainly ground-living birds and are found in open cultivated lands as well as scrub forest and their local name of teetar is based on their...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Grey Francolin is Ortygornis pondicerianus.
- Grey Francolin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Grey Francolin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Grey Francolin belongs to the class Aves.
- Grey Francolin belongs to the order Galliformes.
- Grey Francolin belongs to the family Phasianidae.
- Grey Francolin belongs to the genus Ortygornis.