シャコ
シャ
コ
Meanings
1
francolin
usually written using kana alone
Refers to birds of the genus Francolinus, which resemble partridges. In modern Japanese, this is the primary meaning.
Many species of francolin inhabit Africa.
2
partridge (genus Perdix)
archaic
Archaic usage; formerly used for partridges of the genus Perdix. In modern Japanese, 山鶉 (やまうずら) is the usual term.
See also: ヤマウズラ
In old texts, シャコ sometimes refers to the European grey partridge.