Sumba Buttonquail vs Black-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix everetti compared with Turnix melanogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sumba Buttonquail | Black-breasted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix everetti | Turnix melanogaster |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) |
| Weight | 28.333333333333332 g (1.00 oz) | 104.0 g (3.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sumba Buttonquail
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
About These Birds
Sumba Buttonquail
Sumba Buttonquail (Turnix everetti) is a small buttonquail endemic to the island of Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia. Sandy-brown plumage with dark streaking. Inhabits open grassland and scrub on Sumba. Known from very few specimens.
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.