Rain Quail
Coturnix coromandelica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coturnix-coromandelica"></birdfyi-bird>The Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.6 cm and a weight of 74.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
A small Phasianidae quail (~75 g) of open grassland, scrub, and cereal crops across the Indian subcontinent. Males have distinctive black breast markings. Arrives with the monsoon rains and is closely associated with cereal agriculture. Feeds on grass seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; locally common.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,6 cm | 6.9 in |
| Peso | 74,5 g | 2.63 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Male brown above with buff streaks; white below with bold black anchor marks on breast and streaked flanks; black throat patch with white surround. Female plain brown with buff streaking; smaller than Common Quail.
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
Tamanho da postura
4-6
Som
Canto
Sharp, loud 'whit-whit-WHEET' series; slightly sharper and more emphatic than Common Quail. South Asian monsoon grassland species. Calls at dawn and during rain. Alarm a soft 'pip'.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Coturnix |
| Espécies | Coturnix coromandelica |
Distribution
Rain Quail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family