One of their daily communal activities is a dust bath.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyNew World Quail
SizeTiny
RarityRare
HabitatUsually seen in flocks running on the ground in open, scrubby habitats.
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
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
Behavior
Usually seen in flocks running on the ground in open, scrubby habitats. Listen for frequent, three-noted call, audible at long distances.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia