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| 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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