Common Buttonquail
Turnix sylvaticus
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Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) is a small 13–16 cm buttonquail of Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia. Sandy-brown with fine dark streaking; orange-buff breast. Inhabits dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland from southern Spain and West Africa east to India. Polyandrous; female makes deep purring call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.8 cm | 6.6 in |
| Weight | 51.25 g | 1.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Clutch Size
2-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Species | Turnix sylvaticus |
Distribution
Common Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family