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Coqui francolin
CoquiFrancolin MasaiMara.jpg
Adult male of the "Pale-bellied francolin", P. c. hubbardi, in the Maasai Mara
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Genus:
Campocolinus
Species:
coqui
Synonyms

Francolinus coqui
Peliperdix coqui

The Coqui francolin (Campocolinus coqui) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.

Taxonomy

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.

Range

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.

Habitat

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.

Gallery

  • Coqui Francolin - Peliperdix coqui, Mashatu Game Reserve, Central Province, Botswana

    Male of nominate race, eastern Botswana

  • Coqui francolin, Peliperdix coqui at Polokwani Nature Reserve (14490919118)

    Female of nominate race, Limpopo

  • Peliperdix (Francolinus) coqui @ Serengeti NP

    P. c. hubbardi pair in the Serengeti, Tanzania

  • Tanzania 3077 cropped Nevit

    P. c. hubbardi female in the Serengeti, Tanzania

  • Francolinus coqui -Tarangire National Park, Tanzania-8

    P. c. maharao, male, in Tarangire N.P., Tanzania

  • Coqui Francolin 1

    At Masai Mara

  • Croqui Francolin 3

    At Masai Mara

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