The assessment of morphometrics characteristics of Clapperton’s francolin (Francolinus clappertoni) in the Sudan-Sahel Savanna of Nigeria
1 African Centre of Excellence for Neglected tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Biology Education, Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria.
3 Department of social Development, College of Administration, Management and Technology (CAMTECH) Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria.
4 Department of Philosophical Foundation Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria.
5 Department of Social Studies College of Education and Legal studies Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria.
6 Department of Physics Education Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria.
Research Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 10(03), 146–150.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2022.10.3.0038
Publication history:
Received on 14 January 2022; revised on 09 march 2022; accepted on 11 March 2022
Abstract:
Studies on morphometrics, characteristics of Clapperton’s Francolin the study conducted in Dala Village of Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State between August 2012 and April 2013. The study aimed at filling in the missing gaps in the knowledge of the species. Sixty (60) individuals’ birds were collected by being shot and morphometric measurements taken using mettler weighing balance and a meter rule. The birds were cut open to collect the gut contents for food habit study. The average weight of the bird was 1.03±0.43 kg, while the mean length of the species was 361±30mm. The body weight of the species showed a significant positive correlation with crook of wings (r = 0.4, p = 0.002). This was probably an adaptation for sustained flight. Total body length also showed a significant positive correlation with length of tarsus (r = 0.3, p = 0.004). This might also be an adaptation for flight and fast running.
Keywords:
Assessment; Morphometric; Characteristics; Clappertons francolin; Sudan-sahel savanna
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