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New Caledonian Buttonquail
Turnix novaecaledoniae
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Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
19,9 cm
Khối Lượng
90,2 g
Họ
Turnicidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
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Giới Thiệu
New Caledonian Buttonquail (Turnix novaecaledoniae) is a small buttonquail endemic to New Caledonia. Pale sandy-brown with dark streaking. Inhabits open grassland and savanna on the main island. Very poorly known; classified as Data Deficient by IUCN. Potentially threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators on this island-endemic species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 19,9 cm | 7.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 90,2 g | 3.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| Loài | Turnix novaecaledoniae |
External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
How big is the New Caledonian Buttonquail?
The New Caledonian Buttonquail has a wingspan of 19.9 cm, weight of 90.2 g.
What order and family does the New Caledonian Buttonquail belong to?
The New Caledonian Buttonquail (Turnix novaecaledoniae) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.
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