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Black-rumped Buttonquail
Turnix nanus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.9 cm
Weight
51.475 g
Family
Turnicidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Black-rumped Buttonquail (Turnix nanus) is a tiny 13–14 cm buttonquail of sub-Saharan Africa. Pale sandy-buff with dark rufous streaking; distinctive dark rump visible in flight. Inhabits short open grassland and burnt savanna areas across tropical Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Tanzania.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.9 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 51.475 g | 1.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Species | Turnix nanus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-rumped Buttonquail endangered?
The Black-rumped Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-rumped Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days.
How big is the Black-rumped Buttonquail?
The Black-rumped Buttonquail has a wingspan of 14.9 cm, weight of 51.475 g.
What order and family does the Black-rumped Buttonquail belong to?
The Black-rumped Buttonquail (Turnix nanus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.
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