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Species description
The Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a member of the pheasant family. Similar in size to a partridge: body length up to 37 cm, weight 400–550 g. Overall plumage is mottled on a brownish background with yellowish spots and streaks. Males have a brown, finely patterned upper side; the underparts are largely black with white spots. Chin, throat and breast are black, and a broad rufous-brown “collar” encircles the neck. Females are more subdued in colour.
Range and habitat
Distributed from Cyprus and Asia Minor east to the northeastern Indian subcontinent. Locally common in Western Asia; in Southern Europe populations historically declined due to hunting pressure, with stable occurrences remaining on Cyprus. Within the former USSR, recorded in eastern Transcaucasia and southwestern Turkmenistan, where it is scarce and protected. A largely sedentary species, it favours river valleys with dense shrub thickets and mixed mosaics of grasses and bushes.
Lifestyle and diet
Primarily terrestrial and cover-loving. Diet includes plant foods (seeds, young shoots, berries) and animal matter (insects and other invertebrates). Outside the breeding season it forms small groups; during breeding it pairs off.
Breeding
Nests on the ground in well-concealed sites. Typical clutches contain up to 10 eggs. The female incubates for about 18–19 days; both parents care for the chicks.
Buy a black francolin: ordering and shipping
At our farm you can purchase black francolins. Delivery across Ukraine. To confirm availability and delivery, contact via Viber, Telegram, or phone 050-182-27-27.
Frequently asked questions
What housing conditions do they need?
A spacious aviary with dense cover (shrubs or panels), dry bedding, multiple feeding points, and constant access to clean water.
What should I feed them in captivity?
Grain mixes (wheat, millet, corn) with greens and vegetables; add insect protein during the breeding season. Mineral supplements and grit are essential.