More often flushed from almost underfoot than seen, this quail explodes from dense grass cover with whirring wings.
Not listed
Indigenous: Partridge Quail, Swamp Partridge, Silver Quail, Swamp Quail
At a glance
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatTypically found in swampy areas with long grass.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from October to February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
5009visible hotspots
73821visible records
6states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
Western Australia
New South Wales
South Australia
Northern Territory
Victoria
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory