Sumba Buttonquail vs Common Buttonquail
Turnix everetti compared with Turnix sylvaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sumba Buttonquail | Common Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix everetti | Turnix sylvaticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 28.333333333333332 g (1.00 oz) | 51.25 g (1.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sumba Buttonquail
Least Concern
Common 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.
Common Buttonquail
Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) is a small 13–16 cm buttonquail of Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia. Sandy-brown with fine dark streaking; orange-buff breast. Inhabits dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland from southern Spain and West Africa east to India. Polyandrous; female makes deep purring call.