Stubble Quail
Coturnix pectoralis
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm | 7.9 in |
| Weight | 100.5 g | 3.55 oz |
Identification
Plumage
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
Geographic Range
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.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Clutch Size
5-14
Sound
Song
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'.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Coturnix |
| Species | Coturnix pectoralis |
Distribution
Stubble Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family