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Black-breasted Buttonquail

Turnix melanogaster

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
20,8 cm
Berat
104,0 g
Famili
Turnicidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.8 cm and a weight of 104 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 20,8 cm 8.2 in
Berat 104,0 g 3.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 8-14 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Turnicidae
Genus Turnix
Spesies Turnix melanogaster

Distribution

Black-breasted Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-breasted Buttonquail endangered?
The Black-breasted Buttonquail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black-breasted Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 8-14 days.
How big is the Black-breasted Buttonquail?
The Black-breasted Buttonquail has a wingspan of 20.8 cm, weight of 104.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-breasted Buttonquail belong to?
The Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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