Little Buttonquail vs Painted Buttonquail

Little Buttonquail

Turnix velox

Small44 gGrassland

The little buttonquail is a small reddish brown bird with thin white stripes on its upper parts with a blue-grey beak, pink legs and feet, and pale eyes. The female is both larger and more brightly coloured than the male. The little buttonquail is easily distinguishable from other small quail. When flying, by its distinctly reddish or pinkish toned upperbody and the contrasting tones between parts of its wings. While superficially resembling the true quails of the genus Coturnix, the little buttonquail differ by lacking a hind toe and a crop.

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Photo: Zara · CC BY 4.0

Painted Buttonquail

Turnix varius

Medium90 gShrubland

The painted buttonquail is about 19 to 20 cm (7.5 to 7.9 in) long. It is a ground-dwelling bird and is found in grassy forests and woodlands. It feeds on insects and seeds, and the males incubate the eggs for a fortnight and then care for the young. The female is the more brightly coloured of the sexes. Her eyes are red, and her crown, face and breast are flecked with white. Her shoulders are chestnut with thin white streaking above them. The male is slightly smaller and duller in colour.

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Photo: Kym Nicolson · CC BY 4.0

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