Chestnut-backed Buttonquail vs Black-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix castanotus compared with Turnix melanogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-backed Buttonquail | Black-breasted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix castanotus | Turnix melanogaster |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) |
| Weight | 87.25 g (3.08 oz) | 104.0 g (3.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail only
Black-breasted Buttonquail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
About These Birds
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail (Turnix castanotus) is a small 15–17 cm buttonquail endemic to northern Australia. Richly patterned with chestnut back and wings; pale sandy below with spotted breast. Inhabits tropical open woodland and spinifex grassland in the Top End and Kimberley. Poorly known; rarely encountered despite apparently broad range.
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a medium 17–19 cm, striking buttonquail endemic to eastern Australia. Female has bold black face, throat and breast with white spotting; male duller. Inhabits dry vine thickets and rainforest edges in Queensland and northern New South Wales.