Manipur Bush Quail

Perdicula manipurensis

Manipur Bush Quail (Perdicula manipurensis) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Manipur Bush Quail (Perdicula manipurensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 70.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

CR Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
Genus Perdicula
Species manipurensis

Where it lives

Northeastern India and Bangladesh

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 70.7 g
Diet: Seed-eaters
Family: Phasianidae
Order: Galliformes
Habitat: Grassland & open country

How to identify

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Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Manipur Bush Quail is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Behaviour

A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.

The Manipur Bush Quail (Perdicula manipurensis) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR ne India and Bangladesh.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 70.7 g, with a wing length of about 8.1 cm and a tail of around 4.3 cm.

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 51,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Manipur Bush Quail?

The Manipur Bush Quail is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 70.7 g.

Where does the Manipur Bush Quail live?

The Manipur Bush Quail is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR ne India and Bangladesh, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.

What family does the Manipur Bush Quail belong to?

The Manipur Bush Quail (Perdicula manipurensis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the Manipur Bush Quail eat?

The Manipur Bush Quail is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Is the Manipur Bush Quail endangered?

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

How large is the Manipur Bush Quail's range?

The Manipur Bush Quail has a mapped global range of about 51,000 km².