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Francolin Collection

The francolin, a bird known for its striking appearance and unique characteristics, is often found in various parts of the world

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Grey partridge, Perdix perdix, male 1 and female 2, red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa 3

Grey partridge, Perdix perdix, male 1 and female 2, red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa 3, rock partridge
FLO4574530 Grey partridge, Perdix perdix, male 1 and female 2, red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa 3, rock partridge, Alectoris graeca 4, Chinese Francolin, Francolinus pintadeanus 5

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Black francolin, Francolinus francolinus. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Black francolin, Francolinus francolinus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640015 Black francolin, Francolinus francolinus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur

Grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Francolin, frigatebird and frangipani

Francolin, frigatebird and frangipani
Grey-winged francolin, Scleroptila afra 2, great frigatebird, Fregata minor 3, and red frangipani, Plumeria rubra 1. Franchipanier, francolin, fregate

Background imageFrancolin Collection: DDE-90021854

DDE-90021854
Swainson's Spurfowl or Swainson's Francolin (Pternistis swainsonii), Kruger National Park, South Africa Date: 15/09/2009

Background imageFrancolin Collection: DDE-90021853

DDE-90021853
Natal Spurfowl or Natal Francolin (Pternistis natalensis), Kruger National Park, South Africa Date: 15/09/2009

Background imageFrancolin Collection: DDE-90019851

DDE-90019851
Kenya. Jackson's francolin bird in dried grass. Date: 11/11/2005

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Bodegon with a cardoon and francolin (oil on canvas)

Bodegon with a cardoon and francolin (oil on canvas)
1146643 Bodegon with a cardoon and francolin (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Cotan, Juan (1560-1627); 73.3x62.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Red Frangipani, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Red Frangipani, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999223 Red Frangipani, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature)

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Francolin of the Isle of France

Francolin of the Isle of France, A mountain chicken of the French island (located in Madagascar), signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sculp, pl. 97, after p. 166 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Francolin Isle France mountain chicken French island

Francolin Isle France mountain chicken French island
Francolin of the Isle of France, A mountain chicken of the French island (located in Madagascar), signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sculp, pl. 97, after p. 166 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 10851374

Picture No. 10851374
Black-footed Cat / Small Spotted Cat - with Francolin kill (Felis nigripes) Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Scaly Francolin Francolinus squamatus Masai Mara Kenya

Scaly Francolin Francolinus squamatus Masai Mara Kenya

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Mallard duck, Anas platyrhynchos, and red-breasted

Mallard duck, Anas platyrhynchos, and red-breasted
Scrubfowl (orange-footed scrubfowl, Megapodius reinwardt?) and Cape francolin, Pternistis capensis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 11676819

Picture No. 11676819
Grey Francolin (formerly also called the Grey Partridge) adult male Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 11676820

Picture No. 11676820
Grey Francolin (formerly also called the Grey Partridge) pair Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 11676817

Picture No. 11676817
Grey Francolin (formerly also called the Grey Partridge) Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 11676816

Picture No. 11676816
Grey Francolin (formerly also called the Grey Partridge) adult male Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 11074081

Picture No. 11074081
Natal Spurfowl / Natal Francolin Kruger National Park, South Africa

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Natal Francolin (Francolinus natalensis) adult, feeding in bush, Kruger N. P

Natal Francolin (Francolinus natalensis) adult, feeding in bush, Kruger N. P
Natal Francolin (Francolinus natalensis) adult, feeding in bush, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Cape Francolin (Pternistis capensis) adult, calling, Table Mountain N. P

Cape Francolin (Pternistis capensis) adult, calling, Table Mountain N. P. Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Francolin (Pternistis capensis) adult, calling, Table Mountain N.P. Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageFrancolin Collection: White-throated Francolin (Peliperdix albogularis buckleyi) adult

White-throated Francolin (Peliperdix albogularis buckleyi) adult, standing on mound amongst burnt vegetation, Mole N. P
White-throated Francolin (Peliperdix albogularis buckleyi) adult, standing on mound amongst burnt vegetation, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus bicalcaratus) adult, standing in dry bush

Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus bicalcaratus) adult, standing in dry bush, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus bicalcaratus) adult, standing in dry bush, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 10984291

Picture No. 10984291
Red-necked Spurfowl / Francolin perched on a dead tree stump - Ndutu range, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa (Francolinus afer) Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 10895713

Picture No. 10895713
Hildebrandt's Francolin (Francolinus hildebrandti ) Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 10922192

Picture No. 10922192
Cape Francolin / Cape Spurfowl. in spring - South Africa. (Pternistes capensis). Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 10922184

Picture No. 10922184
Cape Francolin / Cape Spurfowl. in spring - South Africa. (Pternistes capensis). Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 10901920

Picture No. 10901920
Cape Spurfowl / Francolin (Pternistis capensis). Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, Western Cape province, South Africa. Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 10900898

Picture No. 10900898
Swainson's Spurfowl / Swainson's Francolin (Pternistes swainsonii) Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Picture No. 10898756

Picture No. 10898756
Red-billed Spurfowl / Red-billed Francolin (Pternistis adspersus) Date:

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Yellow-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis leucoscepus) adult, calling, perched on branch

Yellow-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis leucoscepus) adult, calling, perched on branch, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, August

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) adult male, standing amongst vegetation, Cyprus, April

Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) adult male, standing amongst vegetation, Cyprus, April

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Grey-breasted Francolin (Pternistis rufopictus) adult, walking in savannah, Serengeti N. P

Grey-breasted Francolin (Pternistis rufopictus) adult, walking in savannah, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, December
Grey-breasted Francolin (Pternistis rufopictus) adult, walking in savannah, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, December

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Cape Francolin (Pternistis capensis) adult, feeding on grass, South Africa, February

Cape Francolin (Pternistis capensis) adult, feeding on grass, South Africa, February

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Shelleys Francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) adult, standing in savannah, Serengeti N. P

Shelleys Francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) adult, standing in savannah, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, December
Shelleys Francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) adult, standing in savannah, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, December

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Kenya, Tsavo National Park, Yellow-necked francolin (Francolinus leucoscepus) standing in sand

Kenya, Tsavo National Park, Yellow-necked francolin (Francolinus leucoscepus) standing in sand, looking away

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Red-billed Spurfowl C018 / 9304

Red-billed Spurfowl C018 / 9304
Red-billed Spurfowl (Pternistis adspersus) photographed in Namibia

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Francolinus capensis, Cape francolin

Francolinus capensis, Cape francolin

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Francolinus pondicerianus, grey francolin

Francolinus pondicerianus, grey francolin
Five grey francolin egg specimens

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Francolinus francolinus, black francolin

Francolinus francolinus, black francolin
Four Black Francolin egg specimens

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Francolinus bicalcaratus, double-spurred francolin

Francolinus bicalcaratus, double-spurred francolin
Three Double-spurred francolin egg specimens

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Francolinus schlegeli, Schlegels Francolin

Francolinus schlegeli, Schlegels Francolin
Watercolour by Henry Jones (c. 1920)

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Fancolinus nobilis, handsome francolin breast feathers

Fancolinus nobilis, handsome francolin breast feathers
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ldof (c. 1934)

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Cape Francolin (Pternistes capensis) adult, foraging on grass, Table Mountain N. P

Cape Francolin (Pternistes capensis) adult, foraging on grass, Table Mountain N. P
Cape Francolin (Pternistes capensis) adult, foraging on grass, Table Mountain N.P. Western Cape, South Africa, September

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Black Francolin - male calling on territory - April - Cyprus

Black Francolin - male calling on territory - April - Cyprus
RES-1315 Black Francolin - male calling on territory April - Cyprus Francolinus francolinus George Reszeter contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Red billed Spurfowl - Botswana near Savuti Elephant Lodge

Red billed Spurfowl - Botswana near Savuti Elephant Lodge

Background imageFrancolin Collection: Red-necked Spurfowl (Francolinus afer) adult, standing in tree, Lake Mburo N. P. Uganda

Red-necked Spurfowl (Francolinus afer) adult, standing in tree, Lake Mburo N. P. Uganda
Red-necked Spurfowl (Francolinus afer) adult, standing in tree, Lake Mburo N.P. Uganda



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The francolin, a bird known for its striking appearance and unique characteristics, is often found in various parts of the world. One such species is the Grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) which can be spotted in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur. With its distinctive plumage and elegant demeanor, the francolin stands out among other birds. Its feathers are reminiscent of a frigatebird's sleekness while exuding an air of grace similar to that of a frangipani flower. In art, this captivating creature has been immortalized in different forms. From oil paintings like "Bodegon with a cardoon and francolin" on canvas to coloured engravings such as "Red Frangipani, " artists have sought to capture its beauty throughout history. Interestingly enough, the francolin shares habitats with other avian species like the Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) and red-breasted frigatebirds. These diverse interactions create a harmonious ecosystem where each bird plays its role. Notably, there is also an intriguing connection between the Francolin and Isle of France - commonly referred to as Mauritius today. The Francolin of Isle France holds significance as it symbolizes both French influence on this island nation and their appreciation for nature's wonders. Another fascinating member within this family is the Scaly Francolin (Francolinus squamatus), native to Masai Mara Kenya. This particular breed showcases intricate patterns on its feathers that resemble scales - truly a sight to behold. Lastly, we cannot overlook one peculiar reference: mountain chicken from French Island Guadeloupe. Despite its misleading name suggesting poultry-like features or origin from mountainsides; it actually refers specifically only towards frogs living exclusively within these territories due primarily because they were once considered delicacies by locals before becoming endangered species protected under law nowadays.