About the Buff-breasted Buttonquail
The buff-breasted buttonquail is the largest and possibly the rarest of the buttonquail. This species is endemic to Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix olivii |
| Species Codes | bubbut1, BBBU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-breasted Buttonquail belong to?
The Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivii) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Buff-breasted Buttonquail?
The Buff-breasted Buttonquail is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Buff-breasted Buttonquail?
The buff-breasted buttonquail is the largest and possibly the rarest of the buttonquail. This species is endemic to Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia....
Where can I report a Buff-breasted Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-breasted Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bubbut1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Buttonquail 18 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
18
Species in Family
CR
IUCN Status
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