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Spotted Buttonquail

Turnix ocellatus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
18,7 cm
Масса
110,0 g
Семейство
Turnicidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

The Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.7 cm and a weight of 110 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) is a small 14–16 cm buttonquail endemic to the Philippines. Pale buff with dark-spotted upperparts; female has chestnut markings on head. Inhabits open grasslands and cultivated fields on Luzon and other major islands. Secretive; detected mainly by the female's booming call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 18,7 cm 7.4 in
Масса 110,0 g 3.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC.

Размер кладки

2-4

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Spotted Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Spotted Buttonquail endangered?
The Spotted Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spotted Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Spotted Buttonquail?
The Spotted Buttonquail has a wingspan of 18.7 cm, weight of 110.0 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Buttonquail belong to?
The Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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