About the Little Buttonquail
The little buttonquail is a species of buttonquail, part of a small family of birds which resemble, but are unrelated to, the true quails. This species is resident in Australia, where it is one of the more common buttonquails.
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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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Where the Little Buttonquail lives
When to see the Little Buttonquail
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Common ButtonquailTurnix sylvaticusThe common buttonquail resembles the common quail.
Madagascar ButtonquailTurnix nigricollisThe Madagascar buttonquail is a stocky bird with a small head and short legs and tail.
Red-chested ButtonquailTurnix pyrrhothoraxAdult red-chested buttonquails are 12–16 cm long with males weighing 27-46 g and females 31-83 g.
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