Turnix varius
2 Painted Buttonquail at Acton, ACT
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| Turnix varius | natureguy | 13 Dec 2021 | |
| Unverified | BenHarvey | 13 Dec 2021 |
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ANBG Quail
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13 Dec 2021
A good find, even though there have been lots of records from many localities recently there are none I am aware of from the ANBG, although I know there have been seen on Black Mountain (not super recently though). They are not an easy species to connect with regardless.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.108917-35.279219
- Altitude 591.5m
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 8 Dec 2021 12:04 PM Recorded on
- BenHarvey Recorded by
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- BenHarvey Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Intermediate size Other Birds Birds Turnix varius
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
Record quality
Quality score
4 / 7
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