New Caledonian Buttonquail vs Barred Buttonquail
Turnix novaecaledoniae compared with Turnix suscitator
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Buttonquail | Barred Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix novaecaledoniae | Turnix suscitator |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 90.2 g (3.18 oz) | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
New Caledonian Buttonquail
Barred Buttonquail
About These Birds
New Caledonian Buttonquail
New Caledonian Buttonquail (Turnix novaecaledoniae) is a small buttonquail endemic to New Caledonia. Pale sandy-brown with dark streaking. Inhabits open grassland and savanna on the main island. Very poorly known; classified as Data Deficient by IUCN. Potentially threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators on this island-endemic species.
Barred Buttonquail
Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a small 15–18 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-rufous above with dark barring; female has black throat and chest band. Widespread across India, Sri Lanka, China, and South-East Asia. Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and agricultural land. Polyandrous; distinctive purring call of female.