Chinese Francolin
NameChinese Francolin
Common NameChinese Francolin
Scientific NameFrancolinus pintadeanus
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)340
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is dark brown to black, heavily spangled with white spots across the body, giving a 'pearl-spotted' effect. The head features a prominent white supercilium and a white stripe below the eye, contrasting with a dark crown and eye-stripe. The throat is white, and the legs are orange-yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, distinctive, and far-carrying call, often described as a rapid, ringing 'ko-ko-ko-KOK-ko-KOK!' or 'chi-ko-rr, chi-ko-rr', typically given from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, including southern and southeastern China, Taiwan, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. It has also been introduced to several other regions globally.
Identifying FeaturesWhite-spotted dark plumage, Prominent white supercilium and sub-ocular stripe, Loud, ringing call, Orange-yellow legs
Description
The Chinese Francolin is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling gamebird characterized by its striking spotted plumage. It is often found in dense undergrowth and forest edges, known for its loud, ringing vocalizations.
