Harlequin Quail
Coturnix delegorguei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coturnix-delegorguei"></birdfyi-bird>The Harlequin Quail (Coturnix delegorguei) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.1 cm and a weight of 75.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small, nomadic Phasianidae quail (~76 g) of open grassland and cultivated areas across sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. Males are boldly patterned black-and-white below with chestnut flanks. Erratically nomadic following rains. Feeds on seeds and small invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 18,1 cm | 7.1 in |
| Poids | 75,64 g | 2.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Breeds in open grassland and savanna from sub-Saharan Africa to India; intra-African and partial migrant depending on rainfall.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, grain, and invertebrates in African and Arabian grassland; nomadic, tracking rainfall and food supply.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 5 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-8
Son
Chant
Rapid, emphatic 'weet-weet-weet' call; faster and more staccato than Common Quail. Sub-Saharan African grassland species. Alarm is a soft 'pip'. Calls persistently at dawn and dusk from dense grass.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Coturnix |
| Espèces | Coturnix delegorguei |
Distribution
Harlequin Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family