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Fynbos Buttonquail

Turnix hottentottus

Least Concern
Envergadura
15,0 cm
Peso
51,475 g
Familia
Turnicidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

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Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail endemic to the fynbos biome of South Africa's Cape region. Sandy-brown with rufous tones and dark streaking; adapted to the unique fynbos shrubland.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 15,0 cm 5.9 in
Peso 51,475 g 1.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-6

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Turnicidae
Genus Turnix
Especies Turnix hottentottus

Distribution

Fynbos Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Fynbos Buttonquail endangered?
The Fynbos Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fynbos Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.
How big is the Fynbos Buttonquail?
The Fynbos Buttonquail has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 51.475 g.
What order and family does the Fynbos Buttonquail belong to?
The Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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