Red-backed Buttonquail
Turnix maculosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-maculosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-backed Buttonquail (Turnix maculosus) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.8 cm and a weight of 36.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Red-backed Buttonquail (Turnix maculosus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail of Australia, New Guinea, and parts of South-East Asia. Pale sandy-buff with rufous-red back and upper wings; buff face with pale eye. Inhabits open tropical grasslands, scrub, and coastal heaths. Female larger; polyandrous with role-reversed courtship.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Poids | 36,25 g | 1.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 14 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Espèces | Turnix maculosus |
Distribution
Red-backed Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family