Luzon Buttonquail
Turnix worcesteri
Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) is a member of the Turnicidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 67 g.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Turnicidae Buttonquail
- Genus Turnix
- Species worcesteri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 67 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Turnicidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Luzon Buttonquail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Luzon Buttonquail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) is a member of the Turnicidae family, within the order Charadriiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Luzon (n Philippines).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 67 g, with a wing length of about 6.7 cm and a tail of around 2.7 cm.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 105,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Luzon Buttonquail?
The Luzon Buttonquail is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 67 g.
Where does the Luzon Buttonquail live?
The Luzon Buttonquail is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Luzon (n Philippines), where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Luzon Buttonquail belong to?
The Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) belongs to the Turnicidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
What does the Luzon Buttonquail eat?
The Luzon Buttonquail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Luzon Buttonquail migrate?
The Luzon Buttonquail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
How large is the Luzon Buttonquail's range?
The Luzon Buttonquail has a mapped global range of about 105,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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