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Barred Buttonquail

Turnix suscitator

Least Concern
Envergure
16,6 cm
Poids
50,5 g
Famille
Turnicidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos

Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a small 15–18 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-rufous above with dark barring; female has black throat and chest band. Widespread across India, Sri Lanka, China, and South-East Asia. Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and agricultural land. Polyandrous; distinctive purring call of female.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 16,6 cm 6.5 in
Poids 50,5 g 1.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-6

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Barred Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Barred Buttonquail endangered?
The Barred Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days.
How big is the Barred Buttonquail?
The Barred Buttonquail has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 50.5 g.
What order and family does the Barred Buttonquail belong to?
The Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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