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Luzon Buttonquail

Turnix worcesteri

Data Deficient
Envergadura
13,4 cm
Peso
67,0 g
Familia
Turnicidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 13,4 cm 5.3 in
Peso 67,0 g 2.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Data Deficient
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Luzon Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Luzon Buttonquail endangered?
The Luzon Buttonquail has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
How big is the Luzon Buttonquail?
The Luzon Buttonquail has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 67.0 g.
What order and family does the Luzon Buttonquail belong to?
The Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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