Black-breasted Buttonquail vs Barred Buttonquail
Turnix melanogaster comparé à Turnix suscitator
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-breasted Buttonquail | Barred Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Turnix melanogaster | Turnix suscitator |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 20,8 cm (8.2 in) | 16,6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Poids | 104,0 g (3.67 oz) | 50,5 g (1.78 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Black-breasted Buttonquail only
Aucun(e)
Barred Buttonquail only
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Buttonquail
Least Concern
Barred Buttonquail
About These Birds
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.
Barred Buttonquail
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.