Black Francolin (Male)

Description:

The male Black Francolin is black with white patch on the cheek, a chestnut collar and white spots on the flanks. The back and wings are scalloped with shades of golden brown with sub-terminal tawny-buff bands and pale edges. Tail is black with narrow white or greyish bars. Legs are reddish-brown to red.

Notes:

@ Sarahan Bushahr, Himachal Pradesh, India. In the village apple orchard. It comes to its vantage point (the big boulder) to make loud noise. Maybe a call to attract mate or just a territorial call.