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Black-breasted Buttonquail

Turnix melanogaster

Vulnerable

About

The Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is a species in the genus Turnix. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Turnix melanogaster (Black-breasted Buttonquail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナグロミフウズラ

Chinese 黑胸三趾鶉

Spanish Torillo pechinegro

French Turnix à poitrine noire

German Schwarzbrust-Laufhühnchen

Portuguese toirão-de-peito-preto

Russian Черногрудая трёхпёрстка

Similar Species in Turnix

Madagascar Buttonquail

Red-backed Buttonquail

Turnix maculosus

Least Concern

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Red-chested Buttonquail

Turnix pyrrhothorax

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-breasted Buttonquail?

The scientific name of Black-breasted Buttonquail is Turnix melanogaster. It belongs to the genus Turnix.

What is the conservation status of Black-breasted Buttonquail?

Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-breasted Buttonquail live?

Black-breasted Buttonquail is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Black-breasted Buttonquail belong to?

Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) belongs to the genus Turnix, which is part of the taxonomic family Turnicidae.

Is Black-breasted Buttonquail endangered?

Yes, Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Black-breasted Buttonquail belong to?

Black-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Black-breasted Buttonquail?

The closest relatives of Black-breasted Buttonquail in the genus Turnix include นกคุ่มอกลาย, นกคุ่มอืดเล็ก, นกคุ่มอืดใหญ่, Madagascar Buttonquail, Spotted Buttonquail.