Barred Buttonquail
NameBarred Buttonquail
Common NameBarred Buttonquail
Scientific NameTurnix suscitator
FamilyTurnicidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a finely barred and scaled pattern on the head and neck, a rufous-brown back mottled with black, and prominent black and white barring on the flanks. The underparts are buff to rufous, and the eyes are pale.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a deep, booming 'hoo-hoo-hoo' call, often described as a 'drumming' sound, primarily given by the female.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Southeast China, Taiwan, and the Philippines, extending through Indonesia.
Identifying Featuressmall, quail-like appearance, finely barred head and neck, distinctive black and white barring on flanks, rufous-brown back, pale eyes
Description
A small, quail-like bird, the Barred Buttonquail is typically found foraging on the ground in grassy and scrubby habitats. Females are generally larger and more brightly colored than males, exhibiting a polyandrous breeding system where the female mates with multiple males and leaves incubation and chick-rearing to them.
