Sumba Buttonquail vs Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Turnix everetti compared with Turnix tanki
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sumba Buttonquail | Yellow-legged Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix everetti | Turnix tanki |
| 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) | 67.25 g (2.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sumba Buttonquail
Least Concern
Yellow-legged 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.
Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki) is a small 15–17 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-buff with rufous streaking above; yellow legs. Female larger and brighter than male (sex-role reversal). Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and cultivation from Pakistan east to China and Indonesia.