Peliperdix coqui Coqui Francolin Swempie
Lindani, Sep 2023
A breeding resident. Fairly common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in surrounding thorn savanna (69% in, 31% out; recorded in 57% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents both wooded areas and open grassland; single birds may be encountered but it is typically found in coveys of 3-6 birds; its presence is often detected by hearing its characteristic “co-qui” call. Breeds in mid-summer.
A breeding resident. Fairly common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in surrounding thorn savanna (69% in, 31% out; recorded in 57% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents both wooded areas and open grassland; single birds may be encountered but it is typically found in coveys of 3-6 birds; its presence is often detected by hearing its characteristic “co-qui” call. Breeds in mid-summer.
Kamonande, Des 2021
Kaingo Private Game Reserve, Sep 2022
A breeding resident. Fairly common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in surrounding thorn savanna (69% in, 31% out; recorded in 57% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents both wooded areas and open grassland; single birds may be encountered but it is typically found in coveys of 3-6 birds; its presence is often detected by hearing its characteristic “co-qui” call. Breeds in mid-summer.
A breeding resident. Fairly common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in surrounding thorn savanna (69% in, 31% out; recorded in 57% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents both wooded areas and open grassland; single birds may be encountered but it is typically found in coveys of 3-6 birds; its presence is often detected by hearing its characteristic “co-qui” call. Breeds in mid-summer.
VistaVistas Private Game Reserve, Mei 2022
Moonriver Mountain Retreat, Mei 2018
Gemsbokfontein, Nov 2017
Loubad, Jul 2017