Sumba Buttonquail
Turnix everetti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-everetti"></birdfyi-bird>The Sumba Buttonquail (Turnix everetti) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.2 cm and a weight of 28.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Other species in the Turnicidae family