Black-breasted Buttonquail vs Buff-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix melanogaster compared with Turnix olivii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Buttonquail | Buff-breasted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix melanogaster | Turnix olivii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) | 19.5 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 104.0 g (3.67 oz) | 56.4 g (1.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-breasted Buttonquail only
None
Buff-breasted Buttonquail only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Critically Endangered
Buff-breasted Buttonquail
About These Birds
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.
Buff-breasted Buttonquail
Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) is a poorly-known small buttonquail endemic to Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. Sandy-buff below; dark-streaked above; olive-toned. Inhabits tropical grasslands on the Cape York Peninsula. Very rarely observed; first live bird photographed only in 2019.