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Brown Quail

Synoicus ypsilophorus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
19,6 cm
Berat
110,0 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

The Brown Quail (Synoicus ypsilophorus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.6 cm and a weight of 110 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A small Phasianidae quail (~110 g) of grassland, open woodland, and cereal crops across Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands. Brown and heavily streaked; runs strongly. Forms small flocks. Feeds on grass seeds and invertebrates. Nomadic in response to rainfall and food availability. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 19,6 cm 7.7 in
Berat 110,0 g 3.88 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Dark rufous-brown above with buff shaft streaks and dark scalloping; pale buff below with dark brown streaking; darker than most quails; male has grey face and rufous underparts; female brownish throughout.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident and nomadic across Australia (except arid interior), Indonesia, and New Guinea; also found in Timor and Lesser Sundas.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on grass seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Australian grassland and open scrub.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 10-17 days.

Ukuran Sarang

4-18

Suara

Kicauan

High, ascending two-note 'to-WHEEE'; second note sustained. Australian and SE Asian grasslands; calls from dense grass at dusk. Alarm is sharp 'pip' notes. Contact calls are soft rolling clucks.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Brown Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Brown Quail eat?
Feeds on grass seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Australian grassland and open scrub.
Where does the Brown Quail live?
Resident and nomadic across Australia (except arid interior), Indonesia, and New Guinea; also found in Timor and Lesser Sundas.
Is the Brown Quail endangered?
The Brown Quail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Quail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 10-17 days.
What does the Brown Quail sound like?
High, ascending two-note 'to-WHEEE'; second note sustained. Australian and SE Asian grasslands; calls from dense grass at dusk. Alarm is sharp 'pip' notes. Contact calls are soft rolling clucks.
How big is the Brown Quail?
The Brown Quail has a wingspan of 19.6 cm, weight of 110.0 g.
What order and family does the Brown Quail belong to?
The Brown Quail (Synoicus ypsilophorus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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