Coqui francolin
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Peliperdix coqui

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

Distribution

Geography

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.

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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.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Coqui francolin Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coqui_francolin
2. Coqui francolin on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22678736/111663262
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/613439

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