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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Turnicidae

Painted Buttonquail

Turnix varius

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1911 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
19–20 cm
Body Mass
90.2 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 97

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 97).

DEF 60

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 60).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Southwestern & Southeastern & Eastern Australia and Tasmania Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Turnix varius scintillans

    Houtman Abrolhos Is. (off sw WA; sw Australia)

  • Turnix varius varius

    sw SA, ec QLD to sc SA and e Tasmania (sw, se, e Australia)

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Turnix varius

Which family does it belong to?

Buttonquail (Turnicidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Southwestern & Southeastern & Eastern Australia and Tasmania

Sources & credits

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