Coqui Francolin
The Coqui francolin (Campocolinus coqui) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. == Taxonomy == Formerly classified in the genus Peliperdix, a 2020 study found it, the white-throated francolin (C. albogularis), and Schlegel's francolin (C. schlegelii) together comprise a new genus Campocolinus. The International Ornithological Congress has accepted these findings. == Range == It is mainly found in Africa's southern half but is also sparsely present in the western Sahel and Ethiopia. It is believed to be the most widespread francolin in Africa. == Habitat == It mainly inhabits grasslands, steppes, savannas and dry scrubland, but also bright forest and grain fields. On high plateaus it lives up to 2,000 meters high. It is mostly resident throughout its range. == Gallery ==
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania
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Dawn breaks over an endless golden savanna where acacia-studded plains stretch to distant volcanic highlands, their slopes cloaked in montane […]
VIEW NATIONAL PARKTarangire National Park
Tanzania
+124 birds+30 mammals
Where acacia woodlands meet vast plains and the Tarangire River cuts a lifeline through Tanzania’s heartland, one of Africa’s most […]
VIEW NATIONAL PARKPilanesberg National Park
Moses Kotane Local Municipality, South Africa
+130 birds+30 mammals
Where ancient volcanic calderas rise above the surrounding lowveld, a 734-square-kilometre sanctuary unfolds across the North West Province of South […]
VIEW NATIONAL PARKMarakele National Park
Modimolle Local Municipality, South Africa
+122 birds+30 mammals
Where granite gorges slice through the bushveld and ancient mountains rise in weathered majesty, southern Africa’s most underrated wilderness unfolds […]
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