Blue-breasted Quail
NameBlue-breasted Quail
Common NameBlue-breasted Quail
Scientific NameSynoicus chinensis
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)34
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive blue-grey breast, a chestnut belly, and a black throat with a prominent white malar stripe and a dark crown. Their back is mottled brown. Females are cryptically colored, predominantly mottled brown and black with paler underparts, providing excellent camouflage.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include a soft, whistling 'tee-tee-tee' or 'kew-kew-kew' call, often given by males.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, and Australia, typically inhabiting grassy areas near water sources.
Identifying Featuressmall size, sexual dimorphism (male's blue-grey breast and chestnut belly), male's black throat with white malar stripe, female's mottled brown plumage, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Blue-breasted Quail is a tiny, plump ground-dwelling bird, known for its rapid, whirring flight when flushed. Males display striking blue-grey plumage on the breast and a chestnut belly, contrasting with the mottled brown of the females. They are typically found in grassy areas near water.
