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Fynbos Buttonquail

Turnix hottentottus

Least Concern
Envergure
15,0 cm
Poids
51,475 g
Famille
Turnicidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 51.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail endemic to the fynbos biome of South Africa's Cape region. Sandy-brown with rufous tones and dark streaking; adapted to the unique fynbos shrubland.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 15,0 cm 5.9 in
Poids 51,475 g 1.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-6

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Turnicidae
Genus Turnix
Espèces Turnix hottentottus

Distribution

Fynbos Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Fynbos Buttonquail endangered?
The Fynbos Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fynbos Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.
How big is the Fynbos Buttonquail?
The Fynbos Buttonquail has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 51.475 g.
What order and family does the Fynbos Buttonquail belong to?
The Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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