Madagascar Buttonquail vs Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Turnix nigricollis compared with Turnix tanki
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Buttonquail | Yellow-legged Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix nigricollis | Turnix tanki |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 64.41666666666667 g (2.27 oz) | 67.25 g (2.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Madagascar Buttonquail only
Yellow-legged Buttonquail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Buttonquail
Least Concern
Yellow-legged 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.
Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki) is a small 15–17 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-buff with rufous streaking above; yellow legs. Female larger and brighter than male (sex-role reversal). Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and cultivation from Pakistan east to China and Indonesia.