Turnix varius
Painted Buttonquail at Tuggeranong DC, ACT
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| Turnix varius | Liam.m | 27 Aug 2021 | |
| Turnix varius | RAllen | 27 Aug 2021 |
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User's notes
Flushed from leaf litter under large eucalyptus in woodland. Audible whirr of wings, medium button quail. Rich chestnut plumage noted from side view plus contrasting markings. Numerous characteristic platelets from foraging in leaf litter on ground where it flushed( see photos)
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.123444-35.393070
- Altitude 747.0m
- Maps Wanniassa Hill
- Places Tuggeranong DC, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 27 Aug 2021 11:30 AM Recorded on
- RAllen Recorded by
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Species information
- Turnix varius Scientific name
- Painted Buttonquail Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1037.9m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Turnix varia
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
JFMAMJJASOND
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