Turnix varius

Painted Buttonquail at Currawang, NSW

Turnix varius at Currawang, NSW - suppressed
Turnix varius at Currawang, NSW - suppressed
Turnix varius at Currawang, NSW - suppressed
Turnix varius at Currawang, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Turnix varius 24 Oct 2024 Liam.m
Turnix varius 19 Oct 2024 CarbonAI
Turnix varius 19 Oct 2024 camcols

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Spotted this little bird scratching around the forest floor near a fire trail. Bright yellow legs. Apologies for poor photo quality. (Phone camera on 6x zoom because I didn't want to spook it)

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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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