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Harlequin Quail redirects here. For the species Cyrtonyx montezumae, see Montezuma Quail.

Coturnix delegorguei

[edit] Identification

Length 16 to 20 cm and mass 57 to 71 g.

Male: Black and white facial mask, black chest edged with rufous-coloured feathers, black abdomen, and rufous-coloured flanks. Female: Has a faint black necklace, brown-spotted abdomen, and lightly rufous-colored flanks.

[edit] Distribution

Kenya, Uganda, west to the Ivory Coast and south to northern South Africa; also Madagascar.

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

These quail are tropical, terrestrial species that inhabit open grasslands (Jackson, 1926; Alderton, 1992). Their habitat, and therefore their distribution is restricted by forested areas.

[edit] Behaviour

A nest is made as a scrape in the ground which is lined with weeds. 3-9 cream eggs are laid and are incubated for 17-18 days. 2-3 clutches can be laid in a season.

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