Jungle Bush Quail
Perdicula asiatica
The Jungle Bush Quail (Perdicula asiatica) is a rare partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 68 g. The jungle bush quail is a species of quail in the family Phasianidae.
About the Jungle Bush Quail
The jungle bush quail is a species of quail in the family Phasianidae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, where it is found in peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It has also been reported from Nepal but has not been seen there since the 19th century, and an introduced population exists on the island of Réunion. A small species of quail 15–18 cm (5.9–7.1 in) long and weighing 57–82 g (2.0–2.9 oz), it shows significant sexual dimorphism. Males have brown upperparts with blackish and buff marking and whitish underparts with black barring. The face is mainly dark reddish-brown, with brown ear-coverts, a buffy-white moustachial stripe, and the supercilium turning whitish towards the back of…
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How to identify it
Jungle bush quails are a small species of quail, 15–18 cm (5.9–7.1 in) long and weighing 57–82 g (2.0–2.9 oz). Adult males have a dull brown mantle, back, scapulars and wings, with buff streaking and blackish-brown blotches. The breasts, flanks, and upper belly are whitish with narrow black barring, while the lower belly and undertail coverts are reddish-buff. The forehead, lores, and supercilium are dark reddish-brown, with the supercilium turning buffy-white behind the eye towards the back of the neck. Voice: The advertising call of the jungle bush quail is a harsh, rhythmic chee-chee-chuck, chee-chee-chuck that is similar to the call of a black drongo in dispute. When flocks are separated, they reassemble using a low, whistling tiri-tiri-tiri or whi-whi-whi-whi-whi. Groups may also give burbling or grating notes that quicken into a frenzy.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Jungle Bush Quail can be seen all year round, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Jungle Bush Quail?
- Jungle bush quails are a small species of quail, 15–18 cm (5.9–7.1 in) long and weighing 57–82 g (2.0–2.9 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Jungle Bush Quail?
- The Jungle Bush Quail is a medium sized bird weighing about 68 g.
- Where can you see a Jungle Bush Quail?
- The Jungle Bush Quail occurs in 3 countries, including India, Sri Lanka and Réunion.
- What birds look similar to a Jungle Bush Quail?
- The Jungle Bush Quail is most easily confused with the Rock Bush Quail and the Painted Bush Quail.
- Is the Jungle Bush Quail endangered?
- The Jungle Bush Quail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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