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Small and rotund with obvious teardrop-shaped plumes protruding from forehead.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyNew World Quail
SizeTiny
RarityRare
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Herbaceous Graminoids Sparse Hummock Grasses, Open woodland, and Sparse woodland
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from October to December.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Greg Irving
Range map
Range map
19visible hotspots
83visible records
3states
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
Behavior
Usually seen in flocks running on the ground in open, scrubby habitats. Listen for frequent, three-noted call, audible at long distances.
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