Black-breasted Buttonquail vs Barred Buttonquail
Turnix melanogaster compared with Turnix suscitator
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Buttonquail | Barred Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix melanogaster | Turnix suscitator |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 104.0 g (3.67 oz) | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Least Concern
Barred 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.
Barred Buttonquail
Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a small 15–18 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-rufous above with dark barring; female has black throat and chest band. Widespread across India, Sri Lanka, China, and South-East Asia. Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and agricultural land. Polyandrous; distinctive purring call of female.