Stubble Quail
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Coturnix novaezelandiae pectoralis Gould, 1837 |
The Stubble Quail, Coturnix pectoralis is an Australian quail of the family Phasianidae. It is sometimes considered to be conspecific with the extinct New Zealand Quail. In this case, the latter species' name would have priority and the Stubble Quail would become Coturnix novaezelandiae pectoralis.
This species is found across much of eastern, south-eastern and south-western Australia and Tasmania. It inhabits agricultural areas, wet grasslands, coastal heaths, roadsides and neglected pastures. Its conservation status is considered to be of Least Concern.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2006) Species factsheet: Coturnix pectoralis. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/10/2006
- Marchant, S.; & Higgins, P.J. (Eds). (1993). Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 2: Raptors to Lapwings. Oxford University Press: Melbourne. ISBN 0-19-553069-1
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