Fynbos Buttonquail
Turnix hottentottus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-hottentottus"></birdfyi-bird>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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 15,0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 51,475 g | 1.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-6
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Türler | Turnix hottentottus |
Distribution
Fynbos Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family