Spotted Buttonquail vs Barred Buttonquail
Turnix ocellatus compared with Turnix suscitator
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Buttonquail | Barred Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix ocellatus | Turnix suscitator |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 110.0 g (3.88 oz) | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spotted Buttonquail
Least Concern
Barred Buttonquail
About These Birds
Spotted Buttonquail
Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail endemic to the Philippines. Pale buff with dark-spotted upperparts; female has chestnut markings on head. Inhabits open grasslands and cultivated fields on Luzon and other major islands. Secretive; detected mainly by the female's booming call.
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.