Turnix varius

1 Painted Buttonquail at QPRC LGA

Turnix varius at QPRC LGA - 6 Nov 2023
Turnix varius at QPRC LGA - 6 Nov 2023
Turnix varius at QPRC LGA - 6 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Turnix varius 8 Nov 2023 Liam.m
Turnix varius 7 Nov 2023 Paul4K

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User's notes

Stopped to look at feathers (plucked) from a very recent avian kill) when this little mite emerged to our poking around in the feathers, now with WIRES hopefully to survive. A spot where we often see adults.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 6 Nov 2023 06:49 AM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

Species information

  • 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
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Turnix varia

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
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