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Fynbos Buttonquail

Turnix hottentottus

Least Concern
Envergadura
15,0 cm
Peso
51,475 g
Família
Turnicidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 51.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail endemic to the fynbos biome of South Africa's Cape region. Sandy-brown with rufous tones and dark streaking; adapted to the unique fynbos shrubland.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 15,0 cm 5.9 in
Peso 51,475 g 1.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-6

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Turnicidae
Genus Turnix
Espécies Turnix hottentottus

Distribution

Fynbos Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Fynbos Buttonquail endangered?
The Fynbos Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fynbos Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.
How big is the Fynbos Buttonquail?
The Fynbos Buttonquail has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 51.475 g.
What order and family does the Fynbos Buttonquail belong to?
The Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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