Coqui Francolin
NameCoqui Francolin
Common NameCoqui Francolin
Scientific NamePeliperdix coqui
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsMales have a striking rufous-chestnut crown and nape, with a pale yellowish face and throat. The breast and flanks are boldly barred black and white, while the back and wings are mottled brown and buff. Females are duller, with a streaked brown head and neck, and less distinct barring on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, loud, and repetitive 'co-qui, co-qui' call, which is often given from a hidden position within dense vegetation.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Gambia east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut crown (male), Pale yellowish face and throat (male), Bold black and white barring on chest and flanks, Mottled brown upperparts, Small, stocky build, Distinctive 'co-qui' call
Description
The Coqui Francolin is a small, stocky ground-dwelling bird found in sub-Saharan Africa. Males are characterized by a distinctive rufous crown and a boldly barred black and white chest. It is a shy species that forages for seeds and insects in dense grassland and savanna habitats.
