Chinese Francolin
Francolinus pintadeanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusFrancolinus (Spotted Francolins)
- SpeciesFrancolinus pintadeanus (Chinese Francolin)
About the Chinese Francolin
The Chinese francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus) or Burmese francolin is a species of game bird in the family Phasianidae. On average, the length of the bird is 30–34 cm (12–13 in) and it weighs 280–400 g (9.9–14.1 oz). Females are slightly smaller than males.
This species is found in Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Introduced to Mauritius, the Philippines, Madagascar, United States, Chile and Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chinese Francolin in Kaeng Krachan National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chinese Francolin in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chinese Francolin sighting in Kaeng Krachan National Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chinese Francolin in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Chinese Francolin in Kaeng Krachan National Park in our monthly data.