New Caledonian Buttonquail
Turnix novaecaledoniae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-novaecaledoniae"></birdfyi-bird>The New Caledonian Buttonquail (Turnix novaecaledoniae) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.9 cm and a weight of 90.2 g.
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New Caledonian Buttonquail (Turnix novaecaledoniae) is a small buttonquail endemic to New Caledonia. Pale sandy-brown with dark streaking. Inhabits open grassland and savanna on the main island. Very poorly known; classified as Data Deficient by IUCN. Potentially threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators on this island-endemic species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 19.9 cm | 7.8 in |
| 体重 | 90.2 g | 3.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| 種 | Turnix novaecaledoniae |
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