Turniciformes - buttonquailsThere are around 15 species of small ground-dwelling birds in this order. They are found in warn regions in Europe, Africa, and Asia. They are small, quail-like birds, 5-7 inches in length. Buttonquail live in scrubby grasslands and open woodlands. The birds in this order have plump bodies, small heads, and small bills. They have three front toes and no rear toe! They are usually a speckled brown and gray in color. Females are usually larger and more boldly colored than males. Females mate with more than one mate. Males incubate the eggs for 12-13 days and care for the chicks for about two weeks. |