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Madagascar Buttonquail

Turnix nigricollis

Least Concern
날개 폭
15.5 cm
체중
64.41666666666667 g
Turnicidae
Charadriiformes

소개

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
날개 폭 15.5 cm 6.1 in
체중 64.41666666666667 g 2.27 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 21 days.

산란 수

3-5

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Turnicidae
Genus Turnix
Turnix nigricollis

Distribution

Madagascar Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Madagascar Buttonquail endangered?
The Madagascar Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madagascar Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the Madagascar Buttonquail?
The Madagascar Buttonquail has a wingspan of 15.5 cm, weight of 64.41666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Buttonquail belong to?
The Madagascar Buttonquail (Turnix nigricollis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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