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Chinese Francolin
Francolinus pintadeanus
Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 310 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Francolinus
- Species pintadeanus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 310 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chinese Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Chinese Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR se Asia.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 310 g, with a wing length of about 14.9 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2.1 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chinese Francolin?
The Chinese Francolin is a large bird that weighs around 310 g.
Where does the Chinese Francolin live?
The Chinese Francolin is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR se Asia, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Chinese Francolin belong to?
The Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Chinese Francolin eat?
The Chinese Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Chinese Francolin migrate?
The Chinese Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chinese Francolin endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Chinese Francolin make?
1 real field recording of the Chinese Francolin — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Chinese Francolin's range?
The Chinese Francolin has a mapped global range of about 2.1 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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