Black Francolin Francolinus francolinus

The Black Francolin, previously called Black Partridge, has several subspecies ranging from Cyprus/Turkey through Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent. The male (above left) has a black front and face with white cheek and chestnut collar; a black and white thinly-striped rump and a variegated upper back and wings; the female (above centre) has brownish variegated body/wing plumage.