Barred Buttonquail

Turnix suscitator

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Turnicidae

Size:

14-16 centimeters

Weight:

40-60 grams

Taxonomy:

Carl Linnaeus in 1758

Short Description:

The Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a small ground-dwelling bird species found in various habitats across Pakistan. It measures around 14-16 centimeters in length and is characterized by its distinctive barred plumage, with brownish-black and buffy-white stripes running across its body. The male typically exhibits more vivid markings compared to the female. It has short wings and a rounded tail, enabling it to maneuver through dense vegetation with ease.

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In Pakistan, the Barred Buttonquail is commonly distributed throughout the country, particularly in grasslands, scrublands, agricultural fields, and other open habitats. It can be found in regions ranging from lowlands to moderate elevations.

Barred Buttonquails are primarily terrestrial birds, rarely taking to the air except in cases of necessity. They are highly secretive and elusive, often remaining concealed amidst dense vegetation. Their diet mainly consists of seeds, insects, and small invertebrates found on the ground, which they forage for by scratching and probing the soil with their bills. During breeding season, males may engage in elaborate courtship displays to attract females.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast