Himalayan Quail
Ophrysia superciliosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ophrysia-superciliosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Himalayan Quail (Ophrysia superciliosa) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (faisanes y perdices), within the order Galliformes (aves de caza). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.6 cm and a weight of 189.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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One of the world's most elusive birds, this Phasianidae quail (~190 g) is last confirmed from the western Himalayas in 1876 and may be extinct. A medium-sized quail of steep grassy hill slopes with a distinctive red bill. Presumed to feed on grass seeds. Critically Endangered; possibly extinct.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,6 cm | 6.9 in |
| Peso | 189,7 g | 6.69 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Male dark grey with white spots and streaks; bold white supercilium; red bill. Female pale brownish-buff with dark brown streaking; pale supercilium. Last confirmed 1876; presumed possibly extinct; Uttarakhand hills.
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Almost certainly extinct; last recorded 1876. Historical accounts describe 'plaintive whistled calls' from Himalayan hill grass. No recordings exist. Likely soft high whistle like other hill quail.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Aves de Caza) |
| Familia | Phasianidae (Faisanes y Perdices) |
| Genus | Ophrysia |
| Especies | Ophrysia superciliosa |
Distribution
Himalayan Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family