About the Red-chested Buttonquail
The red-chested buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Australia. The species is generally regarded as widespread, although uncommon, in New South Wales, Queensland, northern Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and classified as Vulnerable in Victoria.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix pyrrhothorax |
| Species Codes | recbut1, RCBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-chested Buttonquail belong to?
The Red-chested Buttonquail (Turnix pyrrhothorax) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Red-chested Buttonquail?
The red-chested buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Australia. The species is generally regarded as widespread, although uncommon, in New South Wales, Queensland, northern Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and classified as Vulnerable in Victoria....
Where can I report a Red-chested Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-chested Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recbut1, or on iNaturalist.
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