Black-breasted Buttonquail
Turnix melanogaster
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turnix-melanogaster"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.8 cm and a weight of 104 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a medium 17–19 cm, striking buttonquail endemic to eastern Australia. Female has bold black face, throat and breast with white spotting; male duller. Inhabits dry vine thickets and rainforest edges in Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 20.8 cm | 8.2 in |
| 体重 | 104.0 g | 3.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 8-14 days.
产卵数
3-5
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Turnix |
| 物种 | Turnix melanogaster |
Distribution
Black-breasted Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family