Least ConcernRareSeedsGrasslandScrapeMedium · 76 g
About the Harlequin Quail
The harlequin quail is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It occurs in sub-Saharan Africa and in the Arabian Peninsula. The species is named after the collector, Adulphe Delegorgue.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
South Africa
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Botswana
São Tomé & Príncipe
Zambia
Ethiopia
Madagascar
Namibia
Saudi Arabia
Eswatini
Congo - Kinshasa
Mozambique
Chad
Malawi
Rwanda
Angola
South Sudan
Nigeria
Recorded as a rare visitor in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Oman.
When to see it
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Peak activity in January · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Japanese QuailCoturnix japonicaThe morphology of the Japanese quail differs depending on its stage in life.
Rain QuailCoturnix coromandelicaThe rain quail lacks barring on primaries.
Stubble QuailCoturnix pectoralisThe stubble quail is a ground dwelling bird that is characterised by its dark brown feathers with a cream coloured strip down the centre of each feather giving rise to stripes down the length of the bird.
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