Pictures of Birds

Natal Francolin (Francolinus natalensis)

The Natal Francolin is a medium sized bird, common from South Africa to Zambia.
Likes rocky hillsides, water courses, and Acacia bushveld.

Feeds on seeds, insects, fruit, molluscs and bulbs.
When startled the Natal Francolin makes a strident long call of chattering notes.

Nests on the ground in thorn thickets. The nest is a hollow scrape lined with grass. 4-8 creamy yellow eggs are laid, hatching in about 3 weeks.


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