Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Turnix tanki
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-tanki"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.5 cm and a weight of 67.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki) is a small 15–17 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-buff with rufous streaking above; yellow legs. Female larger and brighter than male (sex-role reversal). Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and cultivation from Pakistan east to China and Indonesia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 15,5 cm | 6.1 in |
| الوزن | 67,25 g | 2.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
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السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-16 days. Fledging: 10 days.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| الأنواع | Turnix tanki |
Distribution
Yellow-legged Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family