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Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus)

Chinese Francolin

Francolinus pintadeanus

Least Concern

Overview

The Chinese francolin, also known as the Burmese francolin, is a species of game bird. It is classified on the IUCN Red List as a species of Least Concern.

Habitat

Native to Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, it inhabits subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The species has also been introduced to Mauritius, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, Chile, and Argentina.

Did you know?

This species is also widely known by the alternative name Burmese francolin.

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