About the Black Francolin
The black francolin is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes. It was formerly known as the black partridge. It is the state bird of Haryana state, India. Fried black francolin is eaten in Azerbaijani cuisine.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Francolinus francolinus |
| Species Codes | blkfra, BLFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Francolin belong to?
The Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Black Francolin?
The black francolin is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes. It was formerly known as the black partridge. It is the state bird of Haryana state, India. Fried black francolin is eaten in Azerbaijani cuisine....
Where can I report a Black Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkfra, or on iNaturalist.
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