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Brown Quail, first hatch for Spring (downunder)
3dpan

Brown Quail, first hatch for Spring (downunder) (Synoicus ypsilophorus)

Originally introduced in the 1860's and 1870's from Australia, as a game bird, and to replace the native brown quail.
Now common in Northland.
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Habitat
Grasslands
Location
Hokianga
Date taken
28 October 2009
Scientific name
Synoicus ypsilophorus
Equipment used
Olympus E-3, OM 500mm mirror lens
Adalia
What a gorgeous liittle family. The adult has such beautiful markings...

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Cora.
 
R
A terrific capture of the little quail. These birds have largely disappeared from Hawke's Bay.
Rookery
 
3dpan
Thanks everyone for your comments.
Rookery, it wasn't such a great achievement as I have 30-40 of these coming around the back door for a feed each day, and this time of year they bring their chicks with them.
Cheers,
Alec
 

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