Coqui Francolin
Campocolinus coqui
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusCampocolinus (Red-tailed Francolins)
- SpeciesCampocolinus coqui (Coqui Francolin)
About the Coqui Francolin
The Coqui francolin (Campocolinus coqui) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. Formerly classified in the genus Peliperdix, a 2020 study found it, the white-throated francolin (C. albogularis), and Schlegel's francolin (C. schlegelii) together comprise a new genus Campocolinus. The International Ornithological Congress has accepted these findings.
It is mainly found in Africa's southern half but is also sparsely present in the western Sahel and Ethiopia. It is believed to be the most widespread francolin in Africa. It mainly inhabits grasslands, steppes, savannas and dry scrubland, but also bright forest and grain fields. On high plateaus it lives up to 2,000 meters high. It is mostly resident throughout its range. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Coqui Francolin in Mana Pools National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Mana Pools National Park
Swainson's Francolin
Pternistis swainsonii
Natal Francolin
Pternistis natalensis
Crested Francolin
Ortygornis sephaena
Red-necked Francolin
Pternistis afer
Shelley's Francolin
Scleroptila shelleyi
Harlequin Quail
Coturnix delegorguei
Helmeted Guineafowl
Numida meleagris
Crested Guineafowl
Guttera pucherani
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.