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Francolinus pondicerianus
It is a medium-sized francolin with males averaging 11.6–13.4 in (29–34 cm) and females averaging 10.2–11.9 in (26–30 cm). The males weigh 9–12 oz (260–340 g) whereas the weight of the females is 7–11 oz (200–310 g).The francolin is barred throughout and the face is pale with a thin black border to the pale throat. The only similar species is the painted francolin, which has a rufous vent. The male can have up to two spurs on the legs while females usually lack them.
Found it in a shrub forest inside IIM Trichy campus, Tamilnadu
Spotted on Oct 17, 2016
Submitted on Oct 17, 2016
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