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Fynbos Buttonquail

Turnix hottentottus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
15,0 cm
Масса
51,475 g
Семейство
Turnicidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 15,0 cm 5.9 in
Масса 51,475 g 1.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

2-6

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Turnicidae
Genus Turnix
Виды Turnix hottentottus

Distribution

Fynbos Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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