Francolin n. (Zool.) A spurred partidge of the genus Francolinus and allied genera, of Asia and Africa. The common species (F. vulgaris) was formerly common in southern Europe, but is now nearly restricted to Asia.
... there are: five kinds of francolin, two kinds of knorhaan, sand grouse, quail and ... — Supplement to Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador • William Wood
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