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Barred Buttonquail

Turnix suscitator

Least Concern
翼展
16.6 cm
体重
50.5 g
Turnicidae
Charadriiformes

关于

Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a small 15–18 cm buttonquail of South and South-East Asia. Sandy-rufous above with dark barring; female has black throat and chest band. Widespread across India, Sri Lanka, China, and South-East Asia. Inhabits open grassland, scrub, and agricultural land. Polyandrous; distinctive purring call of female.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 16.6 cm 6.5 in
体重 50.5 g 1.78 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days.

产卵数

2-6

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Turnicidae
Genus Turnix
物种 Turnix suscitator

Distribution

Barred Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Barred Buttonquail endangered?
The Barred Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-14 days.
How big is the Barred Buttonquail?
The Barred Buttonquail has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 50.5 g.
What order and family does the Barred Buttonquail belong to?
The Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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