Harlequin Quail
Coturnix delegorguei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coturnix-delegorguei"></birdfyi-bird>The Harlequin Quail (Coturnix delegorguei) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.1 cm and a weight of 75.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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花鹌鹑（Coturnix delegorguei）— 分布于撒哈拉以南非洲稀树草原和草地的鹌鹑。雄鸟具独特的黑白面部图案。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 18.1 cm | 7.1 in |
| 体重 | 75.64 g | 2.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Breeds in open grassland and savanna from sub-Saharan Africa to India; intra-African and partial migrant depending on rainfall.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, grain, and invertebrates in African and Arabian grassland; nomadic, tracking rainfall and food supply.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 5 days.
产卵数
4-8
声音
鸣唱
Rapid, emphatic 'weet-weet-weet' call; faster and more staccato than Common Quail. Sub-Saharan African grassland species. Alarm is a soft 'pip'. Calls persistently at dawn and dusk from dense grass.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 科 | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Coturnix |
| 物种 | Coturnix delegorguei |
Distribution
Harlequin Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family