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The grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) is a species of francolin found in the plains and drier parts of the Indian subcontinent. The main breeding season is April to September and the nest is a hidden scrape on the ground. The clutch is four to eight eggs and the hen incubates them, while both parents are seen moving along with the young chicks

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Date Taken: 04.2019
Date Uploaded: 09.2020
Photo Location: hubli, , karnataka state, India
Copyright: © chandrashekhar shirur