Japanese Quail
NameJapanese Quail
Common NameJapanese Quail
Scientific NameCoturnix japonica
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)31.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are mottled brown with black streaks and pale shaft stripes. The head features a dark crown with a pale central stripe and a prominent pale supercilium. Males have a rufous breast and a dark throat patch, while females are paler with a spotted breast and lack the dark throat patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive whistling 'whit-whit-whit' or 'ko-ko-ko' call, often described as a clear 'quip-ip-ip'. They also produce various trills and chirps.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across East Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan. It is migratory, wintering in Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Africa.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, plump body, Mottled brown and black plumage, Streaked head pattern with pale supercilium, Short tail, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Japanese Quail is a small, plump, ground-dwelling bird known for its cryptic mottled plumage. It is often found foraging for seeds and insects in dense vegetation, typically flushing with a rapid, low flight when disturbed.
