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Buff-breasted Buttonquail

Turnix olivii

Critically Endangered
Rentang Sayap
19,5 cm
Berat
56,4 g
Famili
Turnicidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.5 cm and a weight of 56.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Tentang

Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) is a poorly-known small buttonquail endemic to Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. Sandy-buff below; dark-streaked above; olive-toned. Inhabits tropical grasslands on the Cape York Peninsula. Very rarely observed; first live bird photographed only in 2019.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 19,5 cm 7.7 in
Berat 56,4 g 1.99 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 13-14 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-4

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Buff-breasted Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Buff-breasted Buttonquail endangered?
The Buff-breasted Buttonquail has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Buff-breasted Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 13-14 days.
How big is the Buff-breasted Buttonquail?
The Buff-breasted Buttonquail has a wingspan of 19.5 cm, weight of 56.4 g.
What order and family does the Buff-breasted Buttonquail belong to?
The Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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