Barred Buttonquail vs Common Buttonquail
Turnix suscitator compared with Turnix sylvaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Buttonquail | Common Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix suscitator | Turnix sylvaticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) | 16.8 cm (6.6 in) |
| Weight | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) | 51.25 g (1.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Buttonquail
Least Concern
Common Buttonquail
About These Birds
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.
Common Buttonquail
Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) is a small 13–16 cm buttonquail of Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia. Sandy-brown with fine dark streaking; orange-buff breast. Inhabits dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland from southern Spain and West Africa east to India. Polyandrous; female makes deep purring call.