Red-chested Buttonquail
Turnix pyrrhothorax
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-pyrrhothorax"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-chested Buttonquail (Turnix pyrrhothorax) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.5 cm and a weight of 46.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Red-chested Buttonquail (Turnix pyrrhothorax) is a small 14–15 cm buttonquail of Australia. Female: bright chestnut-red breast on otherwise pale buff bird. Male duller. Inhabits open grasslands with tussock grass across northern and eastern Australia. Nomadic; tracks seasonal grass growth. Polyandrous with role-reversed sex.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 14,5 cm | 5.7 in |
| الوزن | 46,75 g | 1.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 13-18 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-5
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| الأنواع | Turnix pyrrhothorax |
Distribution
Red-chested Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family