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Button-quail, Red-chested

Turnix pyrrhothorax


Occupies native grasslands, grassy woodlands and to a lesser
extent croplands and stubble. Generally uncommon but local numbers can increase
dramatically in favourable conditions suggesting nomadic movements.  Often found with Little Button-quail but
prefers, moister, denser cover.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Turnicidae (Button-quails)
Information sources: Photo taken near Collinsville by Paul Horner

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