Grey Francolin, Navadankulam, Sri Lanka

The grey francolin "Francolinus pondicerianus" is a species of francolin found in the plains and drier parts of South Asia. They are found in open cultivated lands as well as scrub forest and their local name of "teetar" is based on their calls, a loud and repeated "Ka-tee-tar...tee-tar" which is produced by one or more birds.