Stubble Quail
Coturnix pectoralis
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A medium-small Phasianidae quail (~101 g) of cereal stubble, grassland, and heath across southern and eastern Australia. Brown-streaked; males have an orange face and rusty-streaked breast. Nomadic; exploits ephemeral seed crops. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Significant gamebird in Australia; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 20,0 cm | 7.9 in |
| Berat | 100,5 g | 3.55 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Brown and buff streaked upperparts; pale buff underparts with bold dark brown streaking; male with orange-buff face and rufous throat; dark anchor marks on flanks. Female plainer; buff throughout with dark streaks.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Resident of dry grassland, stubble, and open farmland across southern and eastern Australia; nomadic, following rainfall.
Diet & Feeding
Eats grass seeds, grain, and invertebrates in Australian cropland and native grassland.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Ukuran Sarang
5-14
Suara
Kicauan
Distinctive 'two-to-WHIT' three-note call; slightly higher-pitched and more ringing than Common Quail. Australian croplands species calling from stubble fields. Alarm a soft 'pip'.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Coturnix |
| Spesies | Coturnix pectoralis |
Distribution
Stubble Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family