Madagascar Buttonquail
Turnix nigricollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-nigricollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Buttonquail (Turnix nigricollis) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.5 cm and a weight of 64.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
Madagascar Buttonquail (Turnix nigricollis) is a small 14–15 cm buttonquail endemic to Madagascar. Pale sandy-brown above with dark streaking; female has black-spotted breast. Inhabits open dry grassland, scrub, and degraded savanna across western and southern Madagascar. Locally common. Feeds on seeds and small invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 15,5 cm | 6.1 in |
| Berat | 64,41666666666667 g | 2.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Ukuran Sarang
3-5
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Spesies | Turnix nigricollis |
Distribution
Madagascar Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family