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On average, the length of the bird is 30–34 cm (12–13 in) and it weighs 280–400 g (9.9–14.1 oz). Females are slightly smaller than males.
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When to see the Chinese Francolin
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Chinese Francolin
The map shades 8 countries with regular records, and 2 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Chinese Francolin
The Chinese francolin or Burmese francolin is a species of game bird in the family Phasianidae.
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Easily confused with
Painted FrancolinFrancolinus pictusThis species is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
Black FrancolinFrancolinus francolinusThe black francolin has a length range around 33 to 36 cm (13 to 14 in) and weight about 453 g (16.0 oz).
Side by side: Black Francolin vs Chinese Francolin · Chinese Francolin vs Painted Francolin
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