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Luzon Buttonquail
Turnix worcesteri
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Data Deficient
Wingspan
13.4 cm
Weight
67.0 g
Family
Turnicidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) is a small buttonquail endemic to Luzon, Philippines. Sandy-buff above with dark markings; limited information due to rarity. Inhabits open grassland and scrub habitats on Luzon. Rarely recorded; considered Data Deficient by IUCN due to very few known specimens and sightings.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 67.0 g | 2.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Species | Turnix worcesteri |
Distribution
Luzon Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Luzon Buttonquail endangered?
The Luzon Buttonquail has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
How big is the Luzon Buttonquail?
The Luzon Buttonquail has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 67.0 g.
What order and family does the Luzon Buttonquail belong to?
The Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.
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