Madagascar Buttonquail

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Madagascar Buttonquail (<em>Turnix nigricollis</em>) is a species of Buttonquail (<em>Turnicidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Madagascar Buttonquail (Turnix nigricollis) is a species of Buttonquail (Turnicidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Turnix; binomial: Turnix nigricollis; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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