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Gray Francolin

Ortygornis pondicerianus · Uncommon · +3 points per sighting
Gray Francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus)

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Forest, prairie, tundra.
Diet: Buds, seeds, insects.
Best time to spot: Spring lek displays.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Gray Francolin sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the pheasants, grouse, and allies family. It is an introduced species.

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