RarityUncommon
Height17 cm
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"Like other buttonquails, the females are more colourful and larger than males, a reverse of the typical pattern seen in many birds."
Field Guide
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail
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The Chestnut-backed Buttonquail (Turnix castanotus) is a secretive ground-dwelling bird native to northern Australia's tropical woodlands. This buttonquail is recognised by its rich rufous colouring and streaked pattern. It is rarely seen rugged in the landscapes of the Kimberley region and Northern Territory's Top End.
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