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Sumba Buttonquail
Turnix everetti
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.2 cm
Weight
28.333333333333332 g
Family
Turnicidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Sumba Buttonquail (Turnix everetti) is a small buttonquail endemic to the island of Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia. Sandy-brown plumage with dark streaking. Inhabits open grassland and scrub on Sumba. Known from very few specimens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm | 5.2 in |
| Weight | 28.333333333333332 g | 1.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Species | Turnix everetti |
Distribution
Sumba Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sumba Buttonquail endangered?
The Sumba Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Sumba Buttonquail?
The Sumba Buttonquail has a wingspan of 13.2 cm, weight of 28.333333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Sumba Buttonquail belong to?
The Sumba Buttonquail (Turnix everetti) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.
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