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Barred Buttonquail

Turnix suscitator

Least Concern
Envergadura
16,6 cm
Peso
50,5 g
Família
Turnicidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.6 cm and a weight of 50.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a small 15–18 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-rufous above with dark barring; female has black throat and chest band. Widespread across India, Sri Lanka, China, and South-East Asia. Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and agricultural land. Polyandrous; distinctive purring call of female.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,6 cm 6.5 in
Peso 50,5 g 1.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-6

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Barred Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Barred Buttonquail endangered?
The Barred Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days.
How big is the Barred Buttonquail?
The Barred Buttonquail has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 50.5 g.
What order and family does the Barred Buttonquail belong to?
The Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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