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Rock Bush Quail
Perdicula argoondah (Sykes, 1832)
60 gWeight
The rock bush quail (Perdicula argoondah) is a species of quail found in parts of peninsular India.
Busiest months: July · Most records: India
Where and when it's recorded
Rock Bush Quail has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation ReserveIndia222 records
- Ujani Dam – Kumbhargaon Bird SanctuaryIndia127 records
- Vetal Tekdi/HillIndia25 records
More places
- Nalsarovar OutskirtsIndia23 records
- Ranthambore NPIndia14 records
- Timbi LakeIndia8 records
- Kavdi PatIndia7 records
- Ananthagiri Hills, VikarabadIndia7 records
- Gorewada LakeIndia6 records
- Manjeera Wildlife SanctuaryIndia5 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 rock bush quail (Perdicula argoondah) is a species of quail found in parts of peninsular India. It is a common species with a wide range and the IUCN has rated it as being of "least concern".
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Questions
How big is the Rock Bush Quail?
The Rock Bush Quail weighs around 60 g.
Where does the Rock Bush Quail live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: India. It is most often recorded in India.
When is the best time to see the Rock Bush Quail?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Rock Bush Quail endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Rock Bush Quail as Least Concern.
What does the Rock Bush Quail eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Rock Bush Quail in?
It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 60 g
- Habitat
- Rocky terrain
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 76 mm
- Tail
- 33 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: India
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
- Genus
- Perdicula
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Painted Bush QuailPerdicula erythrorhyncha
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Sichuan PartridgeArborophila rufipectus
Chestnut-breasted PartridgeArborophila mandellii
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