Chinese francolin


The Chinese francolin or Burmeese francolin is a species of game bird in the family Phasianidae.

Description

On average, the length of the bird is and it weighs. Females are slightly smaller than males.

Distribution and habitat

This species is found in Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Introduced to Mauritius, the Philippines, Madagascar, United States, Chile and Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.