Buff-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix olivii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-olivii"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.5 cm and a weight of 56.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) is a poorly-known small buttonquail endemic to Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. Sandy-buff below; dark-streaked above; olive-toned. Inhabits tropical grasslands on the Cape York Peninsula. Very rarely observed; first live bird photographed only in 2019.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm | 7.7 in |
| Weight | 56.4 g | 1.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 13-14 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Species | Turnix olivii |
Distribution
Buff-breasted Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family