Synoicus ypsilophorus

1 Brown Quail at Gungahlin, ACT

Synoicus ypsilophorus at Gungahlin, ACT - 26 Aug 2023
Synoicus ypsilophorus at Gungahlin, ACT - 26 Aug 2023
Synoicus ypsilophorus at Gungahlin, ACT - 26 Aug 2023
Synoicus ypsilophorus at Gungahlin, ACT - 26 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Synoicus ypsilophorus 26 Aug 2023 Liam.m
Turnix varius 26 Aug 2023 CarbonAI
Synoicus ypsilophorus 26 Aug 2023 KaleenBruce

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One of 5 or more Quail under a dense shrub within the fenced area of Goorooyarroo, unsure if they nest under this bush as I saw them scratching around and one digging a mound

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 5 Abundance
  • 26 Aug 2023 05:43 PM Recorded on
  • KaleenBruce Recorded by

Species information

  • Synoicus ypsilophorus Scientific name
  • Brown Quail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 964m Recorded at altitude
  • 80 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Coturnix ypsilophora

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