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Stubble Quail

Coturnix pectoralis

Least Concern
날개 폭
20.0 cm
체중
100.5 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20 cm and a weight of 100.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

Phasianidae과의 중소형 메추라기(약 101g)로 호주 남부와 동부의 곡물 그루터기, 풀밭, 황야에 서식한다. 씨앗과 곤충을 먹으며 계절에 따라 이동한다. 호주 고유종.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 20.0 cm 7.9 in
체중 100.5 g 3.55 oz

식별

깃털

Brown and buff streaked upperparts; pale buff underparts with bold dark brown streaking; male with orange-buff face and rufous throat; dark anchor marks on flanks. Female plainer; buff throughout with dark streaks.

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Resident of dry grassland, stubble, and open farmland across southern and eastern Australia; nomadic, following rainfall.

Diet & Feeding

Eats grass seeds, grain, and invertebrates in Australian cropland and native grassland.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 16 days.

산란 수

5-14

소리

노래

Distinctive 'two-to-WHIT' three-note call; slightly higher-pitched and more ringing than Common Quail. Australian croplands species calling from stubble fields. Alarm a soft 'pip'.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Coturnix
Coturnix pectoralis

Distribution

Stubble Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Stubble Quail eat?
Eats grass seeds, grain, and invertebrates in Australian cropland and native grassland.
Where does the Stubble Quail live?
Resident of dry grassland, stubble, and open farmland across southern and eastern Australia; nomadic, following rainfall.
Is the Stubble Quail endangered?
The Stubble Quail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Stubble Quail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-21 days. Fledging: 16 days.
What does the Stubble Quail sound like?
Distinctive 'two-to-WHIT' three-note call; slightly higher-pitched and more ringing than Common Quail. Australian croplands species calling from stubble fields. Alarm a soft 'pip'.
How big is the Stubble Quail?
The Stubble Quail has a wingspan of 20.0 cm, weight of 100.5 g.
What order and family does the Stubble Quail belong to?
The Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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