Birds Database .. detailed information | |
King Quail Coturnix chinensis | |
Bird Family : | "Pheasants" Phasianidae |
Description : | Rare to local area. Length 13cm. Call is 2 to 3 descending notes. |
Typical Habitat : | Swampy dense grass. |
Distribution : | Uncommon to the north and east coast. Subspecies victoriae and colletti are endemic, recorded only in Australia. |
Migration : | Vagrant / non breeding in local area. Main breeding season, September to May. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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