Coqui Francolin
Campocolinus coqui
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A small, noisy Phasianidae francolin (~256 g) named for its 'co-qui' call, widespread in open grassland and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa. Males have a distinctive white-supercilium face pattern. Gregarious in open country; feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Common and adaptable to lightly disturbed habitats. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 256,0 g | 9.03 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male with plain orange-buff head and neck; brown upperparts with buff shaft streaks; buff-white underparts barred dark brown on flanks. Female has brown and buff barred head; both sexes with yellow bill and legs.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of open woodland, savanna, and tall grassland across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Mozambique.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in African savanna grassland; forages in pairs or small groups.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
4-7
Son
Chant
Distinctive 'co-QUI' calls giving bird its name; male 'co', female 'qui' in antiphonal duet. African grassland species. Alarm is a rapid harsh cackle. Pairs call at dawn from open habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Campocolinus |
| Espèces | Campocolinus coqui |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family