Buff-breasted Buttonquail vs Barred Buttonquail
Turnix olivii compared with Turnix suscitator
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-breasted Buttonquail | Barred Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix olivii | Turnix suscitator |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm (7.7 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 56.4 g (1.99 oz) | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Buff-breasted Buttonquail only
None
Barred Buttonquail only
None
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Buff-breasted Buttonquail
Least Concern
Barred Buttonquail
About These Birds
Buff-breasted Buttonquail
Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) is a poorly-known small buttonquail endemic to Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. Sandy-buff below; dark-streaked above; olive-toned. Inhabits tropical grasslands on the Cape York Peninsula. Very rarely observed; first live bird photographed only in 2019.
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.