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Stubble Quail

Coturnix pectoralis

Least Concern
Envergadura
20,0 cm
Peso
100,5 g
Família
Phasianidae
Ordem
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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Sobre

Codorniz-de-peito-manchado (Coturnix pectoralis) — Codorniz australiana amplamente distribuída no continente. Habita pastagens, campos agrícolas e prados. Plumagem estriada com peito manchado no macho. Forma bandos quando não reprodutiva. Caçada para consumo. A mais comum das codornizes australianas, adaptada a uma diversidade de habitats abertos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 20,0 cm 7.9 in
Peso 100,5 g 3.55 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

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

Distribuição geográfica

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.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

5-14

Som

Canto

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'.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Stubble Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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