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Stubble Quail

Stubble Quail

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The Stubble Quail is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling quail native to Australia. It is commonly found in grasslands, cereal crops, and open woodlands.
Where to spot
Endemic to Australia, found across a wide range of habitats including grasslands, cereal crops, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Listen for their distinctive, repetitive 'chip-chip-chip' call, which can help pinpoint their location. They tend to flush suddenly when approached, flying low over the vegetation.
When to spot
Most active during the breeding season (spring/summer), particularly in the early morning or late afternoon.
File:Coturnix pectoralis South Australia.jpg
File:Head of Coturnix pectoralis - Herbert Goodchild.jpg
File:Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) (31168290801).jpg
File:Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) (31246748686).jpg
File:Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) male (14377891677), crop.jpg
File:Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) male (14377891677).jpg
File:Coturnix pectoralis South Australia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Head of Coturnix pectoralis - Herbert Goodchild.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) (31168290801).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) (31246748686).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) male (14377891677), crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) male (14377891677).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite their common name suggesting a preference for stubble fields, Stubble Quails are remarkably adept at finding both food and shelter across various open grassland and cultivated paddocks.
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