Red-backed Buttonquail
Red-backed Buttonquail
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The Red-backed Buttonquail is a small, secretive ground bird, found across parts of Australia and New Guinea. It has distinctive reddish-brown markings on its back, particularly in females.
Where to spot
Found in northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, and some surrounding islands, typically in grassy woodlands, savannas, and scrub.
How to spot
Look for it in dense grass, often flushed only at close range. Listen for the deep, booming calls of the female, which are often the best way to detect its presence.
When to spot
Most active at dawn and dusk. Breeding is often tied to the wet season.
Where to spot
Found in northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, and some surrounding islands, typically in grassy woodlands, savannas, and scrub.
How to spot
Look for it in dense grass, often flushed only at close range. Listen for the deep, booming calls of the female, which are often the best way to detect its presence.
When to spot
Most active at dawn and dusk. Breeding is often tied to the wet season.
Like other buttonquails, this species exhibits polyandry, where one female mates with multiple males, each of whom incubates a clutch of eggs.
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