Black-rumped Buttonquail vs Luzon Buttonquail
Turnix nanus compared with Turnix worcesteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-rumped Buttonquail | Luzon Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix nanus | Turnix worcesteri |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.9 cm (5.9 in) | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) |
| Weight | 51.475 g (1.82 oz) | 67.0 g (2.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-rumped Buttonquail
Data Deficient
Luzon Buttonquail
About These Birds
Black-rumped Buttonquail
Black-rumped Buttonquail (Turnix nanus) is a tiny 13–14 cm buttonquail of sub-Saharan Africa. Pale sandy-buff with dark rufous streaking; distinctive dark rump visible in flight. Inhabits short open grassland and burnt savanna areas across tropical Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Tanzania.
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.