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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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New Zealand Quail* |
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Coturnix novaezelandiae |
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Description (10)
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New Zealand Quail
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Other Names (World)
New Zealand Quail, Koreke
Family
Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)
Size
16 - 20 cm
First Described (Guide)
Quoy & Gaimard, 1830
Habitat
Mainly open areas, especially grass-covered downs.
New Zealand (E) (B).
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North, and South Islands and Great Barrier Islands, New Zealand.
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Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Status EX
Common until the mid-19th century, declining rapidly and extinct by 1875. Decline thought to be due to large scale burning, predation by cats, rats, dogs and grazing by sheep.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the New Zealand Quail see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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