Coqui Francolin
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Coqui Francolin

Campocolinus coqui

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Masai Mara National Reserve
835 Verified sightings at Masai Mara National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
3,879 Verified sightings across all 31 parks From 2019 to 2026
May Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

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 →

Closest Relatives at Masai Mara National Reserve

Red-necked Francolin
LC

Red-necked Francolin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pternistis afer

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Crested Francolin
LC

Crested Francolin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Ortygornis sephaena

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Red Junglefowl
LC

Red Junglefowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Gallus gallus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Harlequin Quail
LC

Harlequin Quail

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Coturnix delegorguei

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red-wing Francolin
LC

Red-wing Francolin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Scleroptila levaillantii

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Hildebrandt's Francolin
LC

Hildebrandt's Francolin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pternistis hildebrandti

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Scaly Francolin
LC

Scaly Francolin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pternistis squamatus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Yellow-necked Francolin
LC

Yellow-necked Francolin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pternistis leucoscepus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Grey-breasted Francolin
LC Endemic

Grey-breasted Francolin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pternistis rufopictus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Common Quail
LC

Common Quail

☀️🌙 Day & Night Bird

Coturnix coturnix

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Helmeted Guineafowl
LC

Helmeted Guineafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Numida meleagris

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Serengeti National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~30%
2 Lake Nakuru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
~30%
3 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~20%
4 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
~20%
5 Hwange National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
~20%
6 Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
~10%
7 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~10%
8 Lake Mburo National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~10%
9 Kafue National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
<5%
10 Pilanesberg National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
11 South Luangwa National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
<5%
12 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
13 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
14 Mkomazi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
15 Arusha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
16 Moremi Game Reserve 🇧🇼 Botswana
<5%
17 Chobe National Park 🇧🇼 Botswana
<5%
18 Tsavo West National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
19 Meru National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
20 Gonarezhou National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Insufficient data
21 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
22 Lake Manyara National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
23 Kidepo Valley National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
24 Mana Pools National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Insufficient data
25 Mikumi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
26 Lower Zambezi National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
Insufficient data
27 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
28 Murchison Falls National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
29 iSimangaliso Wetland Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
30 Nairobi National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
31 Amboseli National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Coqui Francolin in Masai Mara National Reserve?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Coqui Francolin sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 835 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Coqui Francolin in Masai Mara National Reserve?

May has the highest sighting rate for Coqui Francolin in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.

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