Madagascar Buttonquail vs Little Buttonquail
Turnix nigricollis compared with Turnix velox
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Buttonquail | Little Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix nigricollis | Turnix velox |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 64.41666666666667 g (2.27 oz) | 43.75 g (1.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Buttonquail
Least Concern
Little 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.
Little Buttonquail
Little Buttonquail (Turnix velox) is a tiny 12–15 cm buttonquail endemic to Australia. Pale sandy-brown with fine dark streaking; white eye; swift runner. Inhabits open dry grasslands, gibber plains, and mulga scrub across arid interior Australia. Highly nomadic, following rainfall. The smallest Australian buttonquail. Polyandrous.