Family
Turnicidae
Habits
Diurnal, Live in pairs, or families of 5-8.
Habitat
Coastal Woodland Wetlands, Marshy lands with low scrub in coastal districts. Prefers grasslands as found on the coastal plains.
Breeding
October November December January February, 4; greyish-white numerous freckles umber & grey. Males take on incubation and rearing of the young unaided. Incubation period 14 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Omnivore, Seeds and insects.
Details
Common Name: |
Red-backed Button-quail |
Scientific Name: |
Turnix maculosa |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Gruiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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