Common Quail
A species of Typical Old World Quails Scientific name : Coturnix coturnix Genus : Typical Old World Quails
Common Quail, A species of Typical Old World Quails
Botanical name: Coturnix coturnix
Genus: Typical Old World Quails
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Description
Part of the pheasant family, the common Quail is a ground-nesting bird. It is commonly seen in the Palearctic during the breeding season and spends the winters in warmer climates. It is a stocky bird previously hunted for game, but declining numbers have placed the bird on the Amber List.
Size
18 cm
Life Expectancy
8 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Common Quail consume a varied diet including insects, seeds, grains, and nuts. They employ foraging tactics, often at dusk or dawn, and have adaptations for a diverse omnivorous diet.
Habitat
Common Quail occupies open terrestrial environments such as grasslands, farmlands, and savannas, predominantly steering clear of dense forests and marshes. These birds are native to both temperate and tropical zones, valuing habitat proximity to water in arid regions. Comfortably inhabiting elevations from the lowlands to 3600 meters, they favor grassy terrains with thick undergrowth up to a meter high, and are versatile during migration, occupying various weedy landscapes.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Ground
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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