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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
28/03/2024 09:01:34 PM |
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Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Sumba Buttonquail* |
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Turnix everetti |
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Description (10)
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Sumba Buttonquail
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Other Names (World)
Sumba Buttonquail, Everett's Buttonquail
Family
Turnicidae (Buttonquails)
Size
13 - 14 cm
First Described (Guide)
Hartert, 1898
Habitat
Sparse, dry grassland and scrub. From sea-level - 220 m.
Indonesia (B).
Sumba (Lesser Sundas).
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Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Uncertain but overgrazing and burning may be the main threats. Trapping for food may also be a factor.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Associates (and may be in competition) with other Turnix and Coturnix species.
Subspecies
Usually considered a separate species or conspecific with Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri). Both taxa recently proposed as subspecies of Red-chested Button-quail (Turnix pyrrhothorax) distinguished from latter by plumage and size. In past, was considered a subspecies of Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus).
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Sympatric subspecies of Red-backed Button-quail (Turnix maculosus) which has small yellow bill, yellow legs, more extensive rufous on underparts and black spots on chest sides.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
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