Coqui francolinThe Coqui francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.TaxonomyFormerly classified in the genus Peliperdix, a 2020 study found it, the white-throated francolin, and Schlegel's francolin together comprise a new genus Campocolinus. The International Ornithological Congress has accepted these findings.RangeIt 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.HabitatIt 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.