Coqui Francolin

Campocolinus coqui

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Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered

KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
GenusCampocolinus (Red-tailed Francolins)
SpeciesCampocolinus coqui (Coqui Francolin)

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

at Ruaha National Park

4 Verified sightings at Ruaha National Park From 2019 to 2026

3,879 Verified sightings across all 31 parks From 2019 to 2026

☀️ 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 Ruaha National Park

Pternistis afer

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely

Ortygornis sephaena

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely

Pternistis hildebrandti

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible

Scleroptila shelleyi

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Coturnix delegorguei

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Coturnix coturnix

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Scleroptila levaillantii

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Pternistis leucoscepus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Pternistis squamatus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Numida meleagris

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely

Guttera pucherani

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

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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	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

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Coqui Francolin

About the Coqui Francolin

Recent sightings of Coqui Francolin in Ruaha National Park

Closest Relatives at Ruaha National Park

Red-necked Francolin

Crested Francolin

Hildebrandt's Francolin

Shelley's Francolin

Harlequin Quail

Common Quail

Red-wing Francolin

Yellow-necked Francolin

Scaly Francolin

Helmeted Guineafowl

Crested Guineafowl

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found