Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Yellow-legged Buttonquail
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The Yellow-legged Buttonquail is a small, ground-dwelling bird resembling a true quail, but lacking a hind toe. It is characterized by its streaky brown plumage and bright yellow legs.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across South Asia and Southeast Asia, found in grasslands, cultivated fields, and open scrubland.
How to spot
Look for it scurrying through dense vegetation. It is very shy and difficult to flush, often detected by its distinctive, deep 'hoo-hoo-hoo' call, often given by the female.
When to spot
Best observed early morning or late afternoon. Breeding season is typically during the monsoon or wet season, when females are most vocal.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across South Asia and Southeast Asia, found in grasslands, cultivated fields, and open scrubland.
How to spot
Look for it scurrying through dense vegetation. It is very shy and difficult to flush, often detected by its distinctive, deep 'hoo-hoo-hoo' call, often given by the female.
When to spot
Best observed early morning or late afternoon. Breeding season is typically during the monsoon or wet season, when females are most vocal.
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In buttonquails, the female is typically more brightly colored and initiates courtship, leaving the male to incubate the eggs and raise the young—a classic example of sex-role reversal.
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