Black-rumped Buttonquail vs Spotted Buttonquail
Turnix nanus compared with Turnix ocellatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-rumped Buttonquail | Spotted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix nanus | Turnix ocellatus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.9 cm (5.9 in) | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 51.475 g (1.82 oz) | 110.0 g (3.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-rumped Buttonquail
Least Concern
Spotted Buttonquail
About These Birds
Black-rumped Buttonquail
Black-rumped Buttonquail (Turnix nanus) is a tiny 13–14 cm buttonquail of sub-Saharan Africa. Pale sandy-buff with dark rufous streaking; distinctive dark rump visible in flight. Inhabits short open grassland and burnt savanna areas across tropical Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Tanzania.
Spotted Buttonquail
Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail endemic to the Philippines. Pale buff with dark-spotted upperparts; female has chestnut markings on head. Inhabits open grasslands and cultivated fields on Luzon and other major islands. Secretive; detected mainly by the female's booming call.