Turnix varius

Painted Buttonquail at Tuggeranong DC, ACT

Turnix varius at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 27 Aug 2021
Turnix varius at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 27 Aug 2021
Turnix varius at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 27 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Turnix varius 27 Aug 2021 Liam.m
Turnix varius 27 Aug 2021 RAllen

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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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Liam.m wrote:
   27 Aug 2021
Great sighting, will have to look in the next few days

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 27 Aug 2021 11:30 AM Recorded on
  • RAllen Recorded by

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  • Turnix varius Scientific name
  • Painted Buttonquail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1037.9m Recorded at altitude
  • 80 images trained Machine learning
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    Turnix varia

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