Galliformes / Phasianidae / Francolinus
Chinese Francolin
Francolinus pintadeanus · 中华鹧鸪
Introduction
A species of game bird in the family Phasianidae, found in subtropical or tropical dry forests and moist lowland forests across parts of Asia.
Description
Average length is 30–34 cm (12–13 in) and weight is 280–400 g (9.9–14.1 oz). Females are slightly smaller than males.
Distribution & Habitat
Native range includes Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Introduced populations exist in Mauritius, the Philippines, Madagascar, United States, Chile, and Argentina. Habitats include subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Taxonomy
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Genus
- Francolinus
Vocalizations
Subspecies (2)
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Francolinus pintadeanus phayrei
dry scrub of northeastern India to Myanmar and Indochina
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
