Black Francolin
  • Persian name doraj
  • English name Black Francolin
  • Scientific name Francolinusfrancolinus
  • Family Phasianidae
  • Morphology Body length:35 cm. The male black francolin has a chestnut collar, black chest and belly, and white cheeks and ear coverts. The back and wings are scalloped with shades of golden brown with sub-terminal tawny-buff bands and pale edges. Tail is black with narrow white or greyish bars.
  • Ethology The call of the black francolin, is described as a loud "did did”.