Definition of Francolin. Meaning of Francolin. Synonyms of Francolin

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Definition of Francolin

Francolin
Francolin Fran"co*lin, n. [F.; cf. It. francolino, Sp. francolin.] (Zo["o]l.) A spurred partidge of the genus Francolinus and allied genera, of Asia and Africa. The common species (F. vulgaris) was formerly common in southern Europe, but is now nearly restricted to Asia.

Meaning of Francolin from wikipedia

- Francolins are birds in the tribe Gallini that traditionally have been placed in the genus Francolinus, but now commonly are divided into multiple genera...
- The black francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes. It was formerly known as the...
- The grey francolin (Ortygornis pondiceri****) is a species of francolin found in the plains and drier parts of the Indian subcontinent and Iran. This species...
- Latham's francolin (Peliperdix lathami) or the forest francolin, is a species of bird in the francolin group of the family Phasianidae. It is the only...
- S****ey's francolin (Scleroptila s****eyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward S****ey, cousin of George...
- The red-necked spurfowl or red-necked francolin (Pternistis afer), is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae that is a resident species in southern...
- The Elgon francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) is a francolin found in moorland at altitudes above 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) from eastern Uganda (Mount Elgon)...
- The Chinese francolin (Francolinus pintade****) or Burmese francolin is a species of game bird in the family Phasianidae. On average, the length of the...
- The moorland francolin (Scleroptila psilolaema) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian montane moorlands. The...
- The crested francolin (Ortygornis sephaena) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in southern Africa. One of its subspecies, Ortygornis...