Madagascar Buttonquail vs Buff-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix nigricollis compared with Turnix olivii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Buttonquail | Buff-breasted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix nigricollis | Turnix olivii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 19.5 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 64.41666666666667 g (2.27 oz) | 56.4 g (1.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Madagascar Buttonquail only
None
Buff-breasted Buttonquail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Buttonquail
Critically Endangered
Buff-breasted Buttonquail
About These Birds
Madagascar Buttonquail
Madagascar Buttonquail (Turnix nigricollis) is a small 14–15 cm buttonquail endemic to Madagascar. Pale sandy-brown above with dark streaking; female has black-spotted breast. Inhabits open dry grassland, scrub, and degraded savanna across western and southern Madagascar. Locally common. Feeds on seeds and small invertebrates.
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.