Black-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix melanogaster
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Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a medium 17–19 cm, striking buttonquail endemic to eastern Australia. Female has bold black face, throat and breast with white spotting; male duller. Inhabits dry vine thickets and rainforest edges in Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.8 cm | 8.2 in |
| Weight | 104.0 g | 3.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 8-14 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Species | Turnix melanogaster |
Distribution
Black-breasted Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family