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Large, heavily marked quail, but from a distance appears fairly plain and brown.
Not listed
Indigenous: Partridge Quail, Swamp Partridge, Silver Quail, Swamp Quail
At a glance
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from October to February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
5005visible hotspots
73753visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Distinctive 2-note whistle often reveals its presence.
Behavior
Typically found in swampy areas with long grass.
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