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Species
Coturnix chinensis Linnaeus, 1766
Nomenclature
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Family: PhasianidaeGenus: Coturnix
Species:
Coturnix chinensis Linnaeus, 1766
Usage:
valid
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Blue-breasted Quail, King/Painted/Blue breasted/Chinese Quail
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SUMMARY
Male very distinctive with chestnut belly and lack of chestnut wing patch. Female less distinct barring on upper-wing coverts. Immature male similar to adult female, but has more conspicuous black and buff markings above. Immature female as udult, but with more spotted, less barred underparts.