Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus)
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Spotted Buttonquail

Turnix ocellatus (Scopoli, 1786)

110 gWeight

The spotted buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae.

Busiest months: March–April · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Spotted Buttonquail has been recorded at 12 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines24 records
  2. Caylabne Bay Resort, TernatePhilippines20 records
  3. Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines19 records
More places
  1. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines15 records
  2. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TREESPhilippines14 records
  3. Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines14 records
  4. Makiling Botanic Garden, Los BañosPhilippines13 records
  5. Subic BayPhilippines12 records
  6. Victoria Valley Subdivision, AntipoloPhilippines6 records
  7. La Mesa Eco Park, Quezon CityPhilippines6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 spotted buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Philippines on the island of Luzon.

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Questions

How big is the Spotted Buttonquail?

The Spotted Buttonquail weighs around 110 g.

Where does the Spotted Buttonquail live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Luzon (Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Spotted Buttonquail?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and April (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Spotted Buttonquail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Spotted Buttonquail as Least Concern.

What does the Spotted Buttonquail eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Spotted Buttonquail in?

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

At a glance

Weight
110 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
94 mm
Tail
31 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Luzon (Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Buttonquail Turnicidae
Genus
Turnix

Other birds in the genus Turnix

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Spotted Buttonquail

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