Sumba Buttonquail vs New Caledonian Buttonquail
Turnix everetti compared with Turnix novaecaledoniae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sumba Buttonquail | New Caledonian Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix everetti | Turnix novaecaledoniae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 28.333333333333332 g (1.00 oz) | 90.2 g (3.18 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sumba Buttonquail
Not Evaluated
New Caledonian 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.
New Caledonian Buttonquail
New Caledonian Buttonquail (Turnix novaecaledoniae) is a small buttonquail endemic to New Caledonia. Pale sandy-brown with dark streaking. Inhabits open grassland and savanna on the main island. Very poorly known; classified as Data Deficient by IUCN. Potentially threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators on this island-endemic species.