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Snow Mountain Quail
Synoicus monorthonyx
Snow Mountain Quail (Synoicus monorthonyx) — Gamebirds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Snow Mountain Quail (Synoicus monorthonyx) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 401 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Synoicus
- Species monorthonyx
Quick facts
- Weight
- 401 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Snow Mountain Quail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open scrub and shrubland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Snow Mountain Quail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Snow Mountain Quail (Synoicus monorthonyx) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU high montane wc New Guinea.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 401 g, with a wing length of about 14.7 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Snow Mountain Quail?
The Snow Mountain Quail is a large bird that weighs around 401 g.
Where does the Snow Mountain Quail live?
The Snow Mountain Quail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU high montane wc New Guinea, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Snow Mountain Quail belong to?
The Snow Mountain Quail (Synoicus monorthonyx) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Snow Mountain Quail eat?
The Snow Mountain Quail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Snow Mountain Quail migrate?
The Snow Mountain Quail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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