Coqui Francolin
Campocolinus coqui
Coqui Francolin (Campocolinus coqui) — Gamebirds of Africa.
Found across 6 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Coqui Francolin (Campocolinus coqui) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 262 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Campocolinus
- Species coqui
Quick facts
- Weight
- 262 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Endangered
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Coqui Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Coqui Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Coqui Francolin (Campocolinus coqui) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF widespread.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 262 g, with a wing length of about 13.8 cm and a tail of around 6.9 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Coqui Francolin?
The Coqui Francolin is a large bird that weighs around 262 g.
Where does the Coqui Francolin live?
The Coqui Francolin is found across Africa with a range covering AF widespread, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Coqui Francolin belong to?
The Coqui Francolin (Campocolinus coqui) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Coqui Francolin eat?
The Coqui Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Coqui Francolin migrate?
The Coqui Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Coqui Francolin make?
1 real field recording of the Coqui Francolin — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Phasianidae
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Near Threatened
More in Game Birds
Least Concern
Endangered
Endangered
Endangered
Least Concern
Least Concern