Rock Bush-quail
Perdicula argoondah
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A tiny Phasianidae quail (~64 g) of rocky scrub, dry grassland, and stony hillsides in peninsular India. Males are heavily barred dark brown and buff; females plainer. Coveys of 6–12 run swiftly among rocks and grass. Feeds on grass seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; common in rocky terrain.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Poids | 63,5 g | 2.24 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male pale sandy-brown above with buff streaks; pale buff below lightly barred brown; paler than Jungle Bush-quail; rufous on face duller. Female plain pale sandy-buff below; less barred than Jungle Bush-quail female.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the Deccan Plateau of India; resident of dry rocky grassland, scrub, and hillsides in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and adjacent states.
Diet & Feeding
Eats small seeds, grain, and invertebrates in rocky Indian scrubland and grassland.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 16-18 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-8
Son
Chant
Very high, thin 'pip-pip-pip' series; Indian rocky scrub quail with soft, barely audible alarm note. Covey communicates with quiet rolling clucks. Calls from among boulders at dawn on Deccan plateau.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Perdicula |
| Espèces | Perdicula argoondah |
Distribution
Rock Bush-quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family