Buff-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix olivii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-olivii"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.5 cm and a weight of 56.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) is a poorly-known small buttonquail endemic to Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. Sandy-buff below; dark-streaked above; olive-toned. Inhabits tropical grasslands on the Cape York Peninsula. Very rarely observed; first live bird photographed only in 2019.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 19,5 cm | 7.7 in |
| Gewicht | 56,4 g | 1.99 oz |
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Nest type: DM. Incubation: 13-14 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Arten | Turnix olivii |
Distribution
Buff-breasted Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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