Buff-breasted buttonquail  (Turnix olivii)

IUCN Red List species status – Endangered
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Facts – Buff-breasted buttonquail

Also known as: Buff-breasted button-quail
Synonyms: Turnix olivei
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGruiformes
FamilyTurnicidae
GenusTurnix (1)

Status – Buff-breasted buttonquail

The buff-breasted buttonquail is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1).

Description – Buff-breasted buttonquail

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References

  1. IUCN Red List (September, 2011)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
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Buff-breasted buttonquail, male and female specimens
Buff-breasted buttonquail, male and female specimens

© Geoffrey C. Smith

Geoffrey C. Smith
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sciences, Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Herbarium, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong
Qld. 4066
Australia
Tel: +61 (7) 38969301
geoff.smith@derm.qld.gov.au
http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/plants/queensland_herbarium/index.html

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