The Black Francolin reintroduction project goes ahead. After their breeding in the wild in 2024 in the Capparrina locality (Planeta company, Menfi), in January 2025 a further 10 pairs were transferred from the Istituto Sperimentale Zootecnico della Sicilia to an acclimatisation aviary placed within a suitable habitat (dwarf palm scrub).
After an acclimatisation period of a couple of weeks, the roof of the aviary was opened and the birds were released into the wild.
A feed and a water dispenser are maintained at the site ad libitum until the freed individuals are completely independent.
A hidden photo-trap records every movement day and night.
