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Elegant Quail

Callipepla douglasii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
22,6 cm
Berat
182,16666666666666 g
Famili
Odontophoridae
Ordo
Galliformes

Tentang

A small New World quail (~180 g) of family Odontophoridae, males with a chestnut-and-white streaked head plume and spotted underparts. Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico in Sonora and Sinaloa. Inhabits tropical dry forest, thorn scrub, and agricultural edges. Forages in groups for seeds and insects. Least Concern; restricted range but stable in Mexican dry forest habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 22,6 cm 8.9 in
Berat 182,16666666666666 g 6.43 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Male has chestnut-brown body with white-spotted flanks; grey breast; chestnut face with white spots; forward-curving reddish-brown plume. Female is duller brown with buff spotting and smaller crest.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the Pacific coast of Mexico from southern Sonora to Colima. Found in thorn scrub and tropical dry forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, berries, and plant material in Mexican tropical dry forests and thorn scrub. Also takes invertebrates in season.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 22-23 days.

Ukuran Sarang

8-20

Suara

Kicauan

Male emits a high, clear whistle-coo; coveys call with rapid, chattering notes. Calls are melodious for a quail; the whistled male call carries across western Mexican thornscrub.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Odontophoridae (New World Quail)
Genus Callipepla
Spesies Callipepla douglasii

Distribution

Elegant Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Elegant Quail eat?
Eats seeds, berries, and plant material in Mexican tropical dry forests and thorn scrub. Also takes invertebrates in season.
Where does the Elegant Quail live?
Endemic to the Pacific coast of Mexico from southern Sonora to Colima. Found in thorn scrub and tropical dry forest.
Is the Elegant Quail endangered?
The Elegant Quail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Elegant Quail nest?
Incubation: 22-23 days.
What does the Elegant Quail sound like?
Male emits a high, clear whistle-coo; coveys call with rapid, chattering notes. Calls are melodious for a quail; the whistled male call carries across western Mexican thornscrub.
How big is the Elegant Quail?
The Elegant Quail has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 182.16666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Elegant Quail belong to?
The Elegant Quail (Callipepla douglasii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Odontophoridae.

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