Jungle Bush-quail
Perdicula asiatica
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A tiny Phasianidae quail (~70 g) of grass-covered scrub and open woodland across peninsular India and Sri Lanka. Males are strikingly barred rufous and white; females are duller. Coveys scurry through dense grass understorey. Feeds on tiny seeds and invertebrates. Common in suitable habitat; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,2 cm | 6.4 in |
| Peso | 69,5 g | 2.45 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Male brown above with buff shaft streaks; white underparts densely barred dark brown; rufous face and throat. Female plain rufous-brown below with less barring; pale buff supercilium; red bill in male, yellow in female.
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Endemic to India; resident of dry grassland, scrub, and rocky hillsides from the base of the Himalayas south through central and peninsular India.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on small seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Indian grass scrub and forest edges.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-22 days.
Tamanho da postura
4-8
Som
Canto
Shrill, piping 'pi-pi-pi-pi' whistle; tiny Indian grassland quail with high-pitched call carrying from short grass at dawn. Alarm is sharp 'kik'. Covey contact maintained with soft, rolling clucks.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Perdicula |
| Espécies | Perdicula asiatica |
Distribution
Jungle Bush-quail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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