Barred Buttonquail vs Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Turnix suscitator compared with Turnix tanki
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Buttonquail | Yellow-legged Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix suscitator | Turnix tanki |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) | 67.25 g (2.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Buttonquail
Least Concern
Yellow-legged 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.
Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki) is a small 15–17 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-buff with rufous streaking above; yellow legs. Female larger and brighter than male (sex-role reversal). Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and cultivation from Pakistan east to China and Indonesia.