Black-breasted Buttonquail vs Painted Buttonquail
Turnix melanogaster compared with Turnix varius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Buttonquail | Painted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix melanogaster | Turnix varius |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 104.0 g (3.67 oz) | 88.25 g (3.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Least Concern
Painted 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.
Painted Buttonquail
Painted Buttonquail (Turnix varius) is the most colorful Australian buttonquail at 17–19 cm. Female: boldly patterned with chestnut shoulders, red eye, and black and grey markings. Inhabits open dry sclerophyll forest and woodland with grassy understory in eastern and south-western Australia. Forages by spinning in leaf litter.