What does the Grey Francolin eat?
Ortygornis pondicerianus
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Diet overview
Omnivore
How it forages
Primarily ground feeders, foraging for seeds, grains, shoots, berries, and insects (termites, ants, beetles). They scratch the ground with their feet to uncover food.
When it feeds
Diurnal, most active during early morning and late afternoon.
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