Chestnut-backed Buttonquail
A species of Buttonquail Scientific name : Turnix castanotus Genus : Buttonquail
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail, A species of Buttonquail
Botanical name: Turnix castanotus
Genus: Buttonquail
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Description General Info
Description
The chestnut-backed buttonquail (Turnix castanotus) is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail predominantly consumes seeds, such as Triodia grasses, and various insects including beetles and ants. They forage at night or twilight, often in groups, scratching the ground to uncover food and ingesting grit for digestion.
Habitat
The habitat of chestnut-backed Buttonquail primarily consists of forested regions influenced by monsoon climates, typically featuring substantial summer rainfall. These birds are found in environments ranging from thick, vine-laden rainforest patches to open, dry savanna woodlands with short grass. Preferred habitats also include lightly wooded areas with stony hillsides and sandy ridges, commonly within regions dominated by Eucalyptus forests.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Hemipodes Genus
Buttonquail Species
Chestnut-backed Buttonquail 
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