Madagascar Buttonquail vs Painted Buttonquail
Turnix nigricollis compared with Turnix varius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Buttonquail | Painted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix nigricollis | Turnix varius |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 64.41666666666667 g (2.27 oz) | 88.25 g (3.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Buttonquail
Least Concern
Painted 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.
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.