Species: Turnix suscitator
English Name: Barret Buttonquail
Chinese Name: 棕三趾鶉
Family: Turnicidae
Description:
The Barret Buttonquail is a small bird with 15-17 cm in length. The adults are rufuos-brown upperparts, rusty and buff underparts. Females have a blackish throat and upper breast. The bill, legs and feet are blue-grey. In Macao, it has been recorded in November.
© 2011 Hiyashi Haka
© 2011 Hiyashi Haka
© 2011 Hiyashi Haka
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.