Painted Bush-Quail
NamePainted Bush-Quail
Common NamePainted Bush-Quail
Scientific NamePerdicula erythrorhyncha
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive bright red bill and legs. The head is dark with a white supercilium and throat. The upperparts are dark brown with fine rufous and black barring. Underparts are rufous with white barring, especially on the flanks. Females are similar but duller, with less distinct head markings and a paler bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, high-pitched, whistling 'whit-whit-whit-whit' or 'ki-ki-ki-kirr' often given in a series, especially at dawn or dusk.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Indian subcontinent, primarily found in the Western Ghats and parts of central and eastern India.
Identifying FeaturesBright red bill, Bright red legs, White supercilium and throat (male), Intricate barring on plumage, Small, plump body, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Painted Bush-Quail is a small, secretive ground-dwelling bird endemic to India. It is characterized by its striking red bill and legs, contrasting with its intricately patterned plumage, and is often found foraging in dense undergrowth.
