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Primary Traits
337.5 g
0 m - 500 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Ortygornis pondicerianus
English name
Grey Francolin
Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Ortygornis
Species
pondicerianus
Data source
HBW2, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
IP
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
255 g
Maximum female mass
365 g
Minimum male mass
312 g
Maximum male mass
418 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
337.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
500 m
Maximum elevation
2,350 m
Elevation range
500 m
Typical elevation
250 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Herbivore
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
0.8
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Scrape
Nest substrate
Ground, Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
6
Maximum clutch size
10
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
18 d
Maximum incubation period
19 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
8
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Dispersive, Sedentary