The Coqui francolin (Peliperdix coqui), is a species of francolin in the Phasianidae family. The species is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is believed to be the most widespread francolin in Africa but is mostly resident throughout its range.