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Stubble Quail

Coturnix pectoralis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
20,0 cm
الوزن
100,5 g
الفصيلة
Phasianidae
الرتبة
Galliformes

The Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20 cm and a weight of 100.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

A medium-small Phasianidae quail (~101 g) of cereal stubble, grassland, and heath across southern and eastern Australia. Brown-streaked; males have an orange face and rusty-streaked breast. Nomadic; exploits ephemeral seed crops. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Significant gamebird in Australia; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 20,0 cm 7.9 in
الوزن 100,5 g 3.55 oz

التعرف

الريش

Brown and buff streaked upperparts; pale buff underparts with bold dark brown streaking; male with orange-buff face and rufous throat; dark anchor marks on flanks. Female plainer; buff throughout with dark streaks.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Resident of dry grassland, stubble, and open farmland across southern and eastern Australia; nomadic, following rainfall.

Diet & Feeding

Eats grass seeds, grain, and invertebrates in Australian cropland and native grassland.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 16 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

5-14

الصوت

الغناء

Distinctive 'two-to-WHIT' three-note call; slightly higher-pitched and more ringing than Common Quail. Australian croplands species calling from stubble fields. Alarm a soft 'pip'.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Galliformes (Gamebirds)
الفصيلة Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Coturnix
الأنواع Coturnix pectoralis

Distribution

Stubble Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Stubble Quail eat?
Eats grass seeds, grain, and invertebrates in Australian cropland and native grassland.
Where does the Stubble Quail live?
Resident of dry grassland, stubble, and open farmland across southern and eastern Australia; nomadic, following rainfall.
Is the Stubble Quail endangered?
The Stubble Quail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Stubble Quail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 16 days.
What does the Stubble Quail sound like?
Distinctive 'two-to-WHIT' three-note call; slightly higher-pitched and more ringing than Common Quail. Australian croplands species calling from stubble fields. Alarm a soft 'pip'.
How big is the Stubble Quail?
The Stubble Quail has a wingspan of 20.0 cm, weight of 100.5 g.
What order and family does the Stubble Quail belong to?
The Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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