Sumba Buttonquail vs Madagascar Buttonquail
Turnix everetti compared with Turnix nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sumba Buttonquail | Madagascar Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix everetti | Turnix nigricollis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 28.333333333333332 g (1.00 oz) | 64.41666666666667 g (2.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sumba Buttonquail
Least Concern
Madagascar 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.
Madagascar Buttonquail
Madagascar Buttonquail (Turnix nigricollis) is a small 14–15 cm buttonquail endemic to Madagascar. Pale sandy-brown above with dark streaking; female has black-spotted breast. Inhabits open dry grassland, scrub, and degraded savanna across western and southern Madagascar. Locally common. Feeds on seeds and small invertebrates.