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UAE Bird ID 3

Forgot I had taken this pic back in Nov 2010 on the outskirts of Dubai, so now wondering what it is? Any ideas? 23 Nov 2010

UAE Bird ID 3
Jackwow, 30 Jun 2013
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    • Jackwow
      Forgot I had taken this pic back in Nov 2010 on the outskirts of Dubai, so now wondering what it is? Any ideas?

      23 Nov 2010
      30 Jun 2013
    • Chlidonias
      grey francolin
      30 Jun 2013
    • Jackwow
      Thanks Chlidonias.

      It's apparently native to South Asia and it's not a good flier so how would you think it has got to the UAE?
      1 Jul 2013
    • Chlidonias
      there appears to be some dispute as to whether it is native or not, but most likely it is introduced (as are also black francolin and chukar). It is very common in the UAE. The only native galliformes are the sand partridge and common quail (the latter mainly as a passage migrant).
      1 Jul 2013
    • Kifaru Bwana
      The grey francolin was introduced accidentally in parts of the UAE.
      10 May 2015
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