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Common Buttonquail

Turnix sylvaticus

Least Concern
Envergure
16,8 cm
Poids
51,25 g
Famille
Turnicidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) is a small 13–16 cm buttonquail of Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia. Sandy-brown with fine dark streaking; orange-buff breast. Inhabits dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland from southern Spain and West Africa east to India. Polyandrous; female makes deep purring call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 16,8 cm 6.6 in
Poids 51,25 g 1.81 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-7

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Common Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Common Buttonquail endangered?
The Common Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
How big is the Common Buttonquail?
The Common Buttonquail has a wingspan of 16.8 cm, weight of 51.25 g.
What order and family does the Common Buttonquail belong to?
The Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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