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Common Buttonquail

Turnix sylvaticus

Least Concern
翼展
16.8 cm
体重
51.25 g
Turnicidae
Charadriiformes

The Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.8 cm and a weight of 51.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) is a small 13–16 cm buttonquail of Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia. Sandy-brown with fine dark streaking; orange-buff breast. Inhabits dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland from southern Spain and West Africa east to India. Polyandrous; female makes deep purring call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 16.8 cm 6.6 in
体重 51.25 g 1.81 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

产卵数

2-7

分类学

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

Distribution

Common Buttonquail has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Common Buttonquail endangered?
The Common Buttonquail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Buttonquail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
How big is the Common Buttonquail?
The Common Buttonquail has a wingspan of 16.8 cm, weight of 51.25 g.
What order and family does the Common Buttonquail belong to?
The Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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