Chestnut-backed Buttonquail vs Black-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix castanotus comparé à Turnix melanogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Chestnut-backed Buttonquail | Black-breasted Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turnix castanotus | Turnix melanogaster |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 16,8 cm (6.6 in) | 20,8 cm (8.2 in) |
| Poids | 87,25 g (3.08 oz) | 104,0 g (3.67 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail only
Black-breasted Buttonquail only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
About These Birds
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail (Turnix castanotus) is a small 15–17 cm buttonquail endemic to northern Australia. Richly patterned with chestnut back and wings; pale sandy below with spotted breast. Inhabits tropical open woodland and spinifex grassland in the Top End and Kimberley. Poorly known; rarely encountered despite apparently broad range.
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a medium 17–19 cm, striking buttonquail endemic to eastern Australia. Female has bold black face, throat and breast with white spotting; male duller. Inhabits dry vine thickets and rainforest edges in Queensland and northern New South Wales.