francolin
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- noun
- /ˈfræŋkəˌlɪn/
- Indian
- Mang game reserve can prove to be a suitable place for the conservation of both the francolins.
- the grey francolin
- the black francolin
- francolin population
Examples
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In Asia, populations of both these francolin species are on the verge of decline.
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Such types of habitat also provide protection to Black Francolin from different types of predators.
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Grey and black francolins are the prime game birds of Pakistan.
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But the population density of both francolin species starts rising gradually in summer to monsoon and post-monsoon.
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In Pakistan, few studies have been conducted mentioning the population densities of francolins in different regions.
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Conclusions: Mang game reserve, Haripur provides a suitable habitat for both grey and black francolin.
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The hunter aimed carefully at the grey francolin as it strolled through the underbrush.
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Many chefs consider the black francolin a delicacy due to its rich flavor.
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During the safari, we observed a pair of francolins foraging for seeds in the grass.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Francolin likely came into English from French or Italian names such as francolino, which sound a bit like 'France'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a small, partridge-like game bird often hunted for food, which is why hunters and birdwatchers call these birds francolins.