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Japanese Quail

Coturnix japonica

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
19,4 cm
Berat
94,5 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes
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A small Phasianidae quail (~95 g) of grassland and cropland in East Asia, migratory between breeding grounds in Siberia and Japan and winter quarters in southern China. Extensively domesticated for egg and meat production. Wild populations are Near Threatened due to hybridisation with domestic strains and hunting.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 19,4 cm 7.6 in
Berat 94,5 g 3.33 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Warm brown above with buff shaft streaks; pale buff below with dark brown streaking; male with rufous-orange throat and cheeks; female with pale buff throat and dark-spotted breast; closely resembles Common Quail.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Breeds in Siberia, Japan, and Korea; partially migratory, wintering in China, Southeast Asia, and India; ancestor of domestic quail.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on small seeds, grain, and invertebrates in grassland; highly migratory, shifting diet seasonally.

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-21 days.

Ukuran Sarang

5-13

Suara

Kicauan

Three-note 'ko-ko-ROO' call; slightly lower and less liquid than Common Quail. Domestic breeds call year-round. Alarm is soft 'pip'. Calls from grassland, often at night during migration.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Coturnix
Spesies Coturnix japonica

Distribution

Japanese Quail has been recorded in 10 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Japanese Quail eat?
Feeds on small seeds, grain, and invertebrates in grassland; highly migratory, shifting diet seasonally.
Where does the Japanese Quail live?
Breeds in Siberia, Japan, and Korea; partially migratory, wintering in China, Southeast Asia, and India; ancestor of domestic quail.
Is the Japanese Quail endangered?
The Japanese Quail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Japanese Quail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-21 days.
What does the Japanese Quail sound like?
Three-note 'ko-ko-ROO' call; slightly lower and less liquid than Common Quail. Domestic breeds call year-round. Alarm is soft 'pip'. Calls from grassland, often at night during migration.
How big is the Japanese Quail?
The Japanese Quail has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 94.5 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Quail belong to?
The Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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