Turnix varius

1 Painted Buttonquail at Acton, ACT

Turnix varius at Acton, ACT - 28 Jul 2024 12:09 PM
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Identification history

Turnix varius 29 Jul 2024 Liam.m
Unverified 28 Jul 2024 ConBoekel

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This area was burned earlier in the year. There is a sparse leaf litter consisting of fallen leaves killed by the fire. The bird did no scratching but instead seemed to be picking food off the leaves.

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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
  • Synonyms

    Turnix varia

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