Barred Buttonquail vs Little Buttonquail
Turnix suscitator compared with Turnix velox
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Buttonquail | Little Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix suscitator | Turnix velox |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) | 43.75 g (1.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Buttonquail
Least Concern
Little 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.
Little Buttonquail
Little Buttonquail (Turnix velox) is a tiny 12–15 cm buttonquail endemic to Australia. Pale sandy-brown with fine dark streaking; white eye; swift runner. Inhabits open dry grasslands, gibber plains, and mulga scrub across arid interior Australia. Highly nomadic, following rainfall. The smallest Australian buttonquail. Polyandrous.