Asian Blue Quail - Synoicus chinensis

Length 4.7-5.9 in (12.0-15.0 cm)
Weight 0.7-2.0 oz (20-57 g)
Clutch Size 4-7
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:AS, OC
     

The Asian Blue Quail is known by other names including: King Quail, Indian Blue Quail, and Blue-breasted Quail They were previous placed in genus Coturnix. They are found in Indian, Southwest Asia, China, Philippines, Australia, New Guinea, etc. Diet is mainly grass seeds, green blades and small insects.

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