Least ConcernRareEndemicInvertebratesWoodlandDomed nestMedium · 83 g
About the Chestnut-backed Buttonquail
The chestnut-backed buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Australia.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-legged ButtonquailTurnix tankiThe yellow-legged buttonquail is a small quail growing to a length of 15 to 18 cm (6 to 7 in), the females being slightly larger and more brightly coloured than the males.
Black-rumped ButtonquailTurnix nanusThis species has a brown back, rufous chest, and pale belly, brown irises and a black rump.
Black-breasted ButtonquailTurnix melanogasterThe black-breasted buttonquail is a plump quail-shaped bird with predominantly marbled black, rufous and pale brown plumage, marked prominently with white spots and stripes, white eyes, a grey bill and yellowish feet.
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