Black-breasted Buttonquail vs Common Buttonquail
Turnix melanogaster compared with Turnix sylvaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Buttonquail | Common Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix melanogaster | Turnix sylvaticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 104.0 g (3.67 oz) | 51.25 g (1.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-breasted Buttonquail only
Common Buttonquail only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Least Concern
Common 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.
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.