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Stubble Quail
Coturnix pectoralisGould, 1837
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Also known asMuyanMunaMoornba
- Order
- GALLIFORMES
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Genus
- Coturnix
At a glance
The Stubble Quail is a small bird, about 16–20 cm long, listed as Least Concern and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 16–20 cm
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Stubble Quail look like?
The Stubble Quail is a small bird, about 16–20 cm long and weighing 75–125 g.
The stubble quail, whose other common names include grey quail and pectoral quail, is a species of Old World quail native to Australia. The species is widespread across the Australian mainland and Tasmania. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN and is a common inhabitant of grasslands and agricultural areas. It is the primary native upland game bird legally hunted in several Australian states, subject to seasonal regulations.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Stubble Quail?
The Stubble Quail is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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04 · Voice
What it sounds like
Call
jimchurches · Parkwood Rd, Wallaroo, NSW, AU
Call
jimchurches · Cunningar NSW 2587, Australia
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Richard Shirky · Elsmore NSW 2360, Australia
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Peter Crowcroft · Point Wilson VIC 3212, Australia
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Stubble Quail eat?
The Stubble Quail feeds on seeds, foliage/herbs and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or flocks or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
2 photos
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