Common Quail

Coturnix coturnix

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Brief #

Streaked brown with a white eyestripe, and, in the male, a white chin.

Synonyms #

  • Codorniz común (Spanish)
  • Paspallás (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Common Quail is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It is streaked brown with a white eyestripe, and, in the male, a white chin. The female is generally slightly heavier than the male.

Measurements #

Length: 16 - 18 cm
Wingspan: 32 - 35 cm
Weight: 70 - 140 g

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