Himalayan Quail
Ophrysia superciliosa
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One of the world's most elusive birds, this Phasianidae quail (~190 g) is last confirmed from the western Himalayas in 1876 and may be extinct. A medium-sized quail of steep grassy hill slopes with a distinctive red bill. Presumed to feed on grass seeds. Critically Endangered; possibly extinct.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 17,6 cm | 6.9 in |
| Масса | 189,7 g | 6.69 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Male dark grey with white spots and streaks; bold white supercilium; red bill. Female pale brownish-buff with dark brown streaking; pale supercilium. Last confirmed 1876; presumed possibly extinct; Uttarakhand hills.
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Known only from 19th-century specimens from Uttarakhand, India (Mussoorie and Nainital); possibly extinct with no confirmed records since 1876.
Diet & Feeding
Presumed to feed on seeds and invertebrates in Himalayan montane scrub; critically endangered, diet poorly known.
Охранный статус
Звук
Пение
Almost certainly extinct; last recorded 1876. Historical accounts describe 'plaintive whistled calls' from Himalayan hill grass. No recordings exist. Likely soft high whistle like other hill quail.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Семейство | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Ophrysia |
| Виды | Ophrysia superciliosa |
Distribution
Himalayan Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family