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Harlequin Quail
Coturnix delegorguei Delegorgue, 1847
76 gWeight
The harlequin quail (Coturnix delegorguei) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
Busiest months: April–June and November–December · Most records: Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: April–June and November–December · Most records: Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa
Harlequin Quail has been recorded at 186 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 19 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Nairobi NPKenya123 records
- Maasai Mara NR – Mara TriangleKenya117 records
- Tsavo West NP – Ngulia LodgeKenya114 records
More places
- Amboseli NPKenya71 records
- Maasai Mara NRKenya68 records
- Shaba NRKenya59 records
- Buffalo Springs NRKenya54 records
- Samburu NRKenya51 records
- Tsavo East NP – Southern SectionKenya44 records
- Kidepo Valley NPUganda39 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The harlequin quail (Coturnix delegorguei) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It occurs in sub-Saharan Africa and in the Arabian Peninsula. The species is named after the collector, Adulphe Delegorgue.
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Questions
How big is the Harlequin Quail?
The Harlequin Quail weighs around 76 g.
Where does the Harlequin Quail live?
Its breeding range: Africa: widespread. It is most often recorded in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
When is the best time to see the Harlequin Quail?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April, May, June, November and December (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Harlequin Quail endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Harlequin Quail as Least Concern.
What does the Harlequin Quail eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Harlequin Quail in?
It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 76 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 91 mm
- Tail
- 31 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: widespread
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
- Genus
- Coturnix
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