Rain Quail
NameRain Quail
Common NameRain Quail
Scientific NameCoturnix coromandelica
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)31.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsMales have a prominent black and white striped face, featuring a black throat patch and a white supercilium. Their body plumage is mottled brown, black, and buff with heavy streaking. Females are generally duller, lacking the strong facial markings, with more subdued brown and buff patterns.
Vocalization / CallThe call is a distinctive, repetitive "whit-whit-whit" or "quip-quip" sound, often described as a clear, whistling "wet-my-lips" or "pitt-pitt-pitt", particularly vocal during the breeding season.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, extending into parts of Southeast Asia. It is partially migratory within its range.
Identifying Featuresblack and white striped face (male), black throat patch (male), streaked brown and black body plumage, small, plump body, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
A small, stocky ground-dwelling bird, the Rain Quail is known for its cryptic brown and black streaked plumage. Males display a distinctive black and white facial pattern, while females are duller. They are typically shy and inhabit open grasslands and cultivated fields.
