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Common Buttonquail

Turnix sylvaticus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
16,8 cm
الوزن
51,25 g
الفصيلة
Turnicidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) is a small 13–16 cm buttonquail of Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia. Sandy-brown with fine dark streaking; orange-buff breast. Inhabits dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland from southern Spain and West Africa east to India. Polyandrous; female makes deep purring call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 16,8 cm 6.6 in
الوزن 51,25 g 1.81 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-7

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Turnicidae
Genus Turnix
الأنواع Turnix sylvaticus

Distribution

Common Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Common Buttonquail endangered?
The Common Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
How big is the Common Buttonquail?
The Common Buttonquail has a wingspan of 16.8 cm, weight of 51.25 g.
What order and family does the Common Buttonquail belong to?
The Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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