Black-breasted Buttonquail vs Spotted Buttonquail
Turnix melanogaster verglichen mit Turnix ocellatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Black-breasted Buttonquail | Spotted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Turnix melanogaster | Turnix ocellatus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 20,8 cm (8.2 in) | 18,7 cm (7.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 104,0 g (3.67 oz) | 110,0 g (3.88 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Least Concern
Spotted Buttonquail
About These Birds
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a medium 17–19 cm, striking buttonquail endemic to eastern Australia. Female has bold black face, throat and breast with white spotting; male duller. Inhabits dry vine thickets and rainforest edges in Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Spotted Buttonquail
Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail endemic to the Philippines. Pale buff with dark-spotted upperparts; female has chestnut markings on head. Inhabits open grasslands and cultivated fields on Luzon and other major islands. Secretive; detected mainly by the female's booming call.