A native of India, the gray francolin is about a foot long. They have distinct rows of brown feathers with a pale face and throat. While both sexes look similar, males may be slightly larger than females. They are common in dry areas and can easily be found near hotel lawns and near roads at dawn and dusk. They have a loud call often heard in the morning.

The map below shows hotspots along our birding trails where you might see this bird.