Brown Quail
Synoicus ypsilophorus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="synoicus-ypsilophorus"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown Quail (Synoicus ypsilophorus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.6 cm and a weight of 110 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A small Phasianidae quail (~110 g) of grassland, open woodland, and cereal crops across Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands. Brown and heavily streaked; runs strongly. Forms small flocks. Feeds on grass seeds and invertebrates. Nomadic in response to rainfall and food availability. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 19,6 cm | 7.7 in |
| Poids | 110,0 g | 3.88 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark rufous-brown above with buff shaft streaks and dark scalloping; pale buff below with dark brown streaking; darker than most quails; male has grey face and rufous underparts; female brownish throughout.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident and nomadic across Australia (except arid interior), Indonesia, and New Guinea; also found in Timor and Lesser Sundas.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on grass seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Australian grassland and open scrub.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 10-17 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-18
Son
Chant
High, ascending two-note 'to-WHEEE'; second note sustained. Australian and SE Asian grasslands; calls from dense grass at dusk. Alarm is sharp 'pip' notes. Contact calls are soft rolling clucks.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Synoicus |
| Espèces | Synoicus ypsilophorus |
Distribution
Brown Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family