Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri)
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Luzon Buttonquail

Turnix worcesteri McGregor, 1904

67 gWeight

The Luzon buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) or Worcester's buttonquail, is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae.

Data Deficient

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Luzon buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) or Worcester's buttonquail, is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical high-altitude grassland.

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Questions

How big is the Luzon Buttonquail?

The Luzon Buttonquail weighs around 67 g.

Where does the Luzon Buttonquail live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Luzon (northern Philippines).

Is the Luzon Buttonquail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Luzon Buttonquail as Data Deficient.

What does the Luzon Buttonquail eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Luzon Buttonquail in?

It belongs to the family Buttonquail (Turnicidae), order Charadriiformes.

At a glance

Weight
67 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Data Deficient
More measurements
Wing
67 mm
Tail
27 mm
Bill
10 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Luzon (northern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Buttonquail Turnicidae
Genus
Turnix

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Luzon Buttonquail

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