Quail-plover vs Barred Buttonquail
Ortyxelos meiffrenii compared with Turnix suscitator
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Quail-plover | Barred Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ortyxelos meiffrenii | Turnix suscitator |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 17.6 g (0.62 oz) | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Quail-plover
Least Concern
Barred Buttonquail
About These Birds
Quail-plover
Quail-plover (Ortyxelos meiffrenii) is a tiny 10–11 cm shorebird-like bird of arid African savannas, sole member of family Turnicidae's outgroup and sometimes placed in Thinocoridae. Extremely cryptic pale sandy plumage with dark streaks; black and white wing pattern in flight.
Barred Buttonquail
Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a small 15–18 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-rufous above with dark barring; female has black throat and chest band. Widespread across India, Sri Lanka, China, and South-East Asia. Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and agricultural land. Polyandrous; distinctive purring call of female.