Madagascar Buttonquail vs Common Buttonquail
Turnix nigricollis compared with Turnix sylvaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Buttonquail | Common Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix nigricollis | Turnix sylvaticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 64.41666666666667 g (2.27 oz) | 51.25 g (1.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Buttonquail
Least Concern
Common 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.
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.