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Spotted Buttonquail

Turnix ocellatus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
18,7 cm
Berat
110,0 g
Famili
Turnicidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes
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Tentang

Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail endemic to the Philippines. Pale buff with dark-spotted upperparts; female has chestnut markings on head. Inhabits open grasslands and cultivated fields on Luzon and other major islands. Secretive; detected mainly by the female's booming call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 18,7 cm 7.4 in
Berat 110,0 g 3.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

2-4

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Spotted Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Spotted Buttonquail endangered?
The Spotted Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spotted Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Spotted Buttonquail?
The Spotted Buttonquail has a wingspan of 18.7 cm, weight of 110.0 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Buttonquail belong to?
The Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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