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Brown Quail

Synoicus ypsilophorus

Least Concern

Envergure

19,6 cm

Poids

110,0 g

Famille

Phasianidae

Ordre

Galliformes

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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

🌿 Wetland 🌾 Grassland 🏖️ Coastal

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

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

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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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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Foire aux questions

What does the Brown Quail eat?

Feeds on grass seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Australian grassland and open scrub.

Where does the Brown Quail live?

Resident and nomadic across Australia (except arid interior), Indonesia, and New Guinea; also found in Timor and Lesser Sundas.

Is the Brown Quail endangered?

The Brown Quail has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Brown Quail nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 10-17 days.

What does the Brown Quail sound like?

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.

How big is the Brown Quail?

The Brown Quail has a wingspan of 19.6 cm, weight of 110.0 g.

What order and family does the Brown Quail belong to?

The Brown Quail (Synoicus ypsilophorus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.