Barred Buttonquail vs Luzon Buttonquail
Turnix suscitator compared with Turnix worcesteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Buttonquail | Luzon Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix suscitator | Turnix worcesteri |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) |
| Weight | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) | 67.0 g (2.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Buttonquail
Data Deficient
Luzon 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.
Luzon Buttonquail
Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) is a small buttonquail endemic to Luzon, Philippines. Sandy-buff above with dark markings; limited information due to rarity. Inhabits open grassland and scrub habitats on Luzon. Rarely recorded; considered Data Deficient by IUCN due to very few known specimens and sightings.