Wildlifeof China
Chinese Francolin
Pheasants, Partridges & Quails
Photo: Edward Neale · Public domain
Francolinus pintadeanus
China Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
Basic stats
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical dry forest
Range
Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam; introduced to Mauritius, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, Chile and Argentina
Size
30–34cm
Weight
280–400g
The Chinese francolin, also known as the Burmese francolin, is a game bird in the pheasant family. On average it is 30–34cm long and weighs 280–400g, with females slightly smaller than males. It is found in Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, and has been introduced to Mauritius, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, Chile and Argentina (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Chinese Francolin live in?
- Subtropical or tropical dry forest
- Where is the Chinese Francolin found?
- Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam; introduced to Mauritius, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, Chile and Argentina
- How big is the Chinese Francolin?
- 30–34cm
- How much does the Chinese Francolin weigh?
- 280–400g