Quail-plover vs Spotted Buttonquail
Ortyxelos meiffrenii comparado con Turnix ocellatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Quail-plover | Spotted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Ortyxelos meiffrenii | Turnix ocellatus |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 15,2 cm (6.0 in) | 18,7 cm (7.4 in) |
| Peso | 17,6 g (0.62 oz) | 110,0 g (3.88 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Quail-plover
Least Concern
Spotted Buttonquail
About These Birds
Quail-plover
Quail-plover (Ortyxelos meiffrenii) is a tiny 10–11 cm shorebird-like bird of arid African savannas, sole member of family Turnicidae's outgroup and sometimes placed in Thinocoridae. Extremely cryptic pale sandy plumage with dark streaks; black and white wing pattern in flight.
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.