StatusIntroduced
RarityFairly Common
Height19 cm
Weight91 g
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"Brown Quail are champion sprinters, preferring to run at high speeds rather than fly when escaping danger!"
Field Guide
Brown Quail
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The Brown Quail, introduced to New Zealand in the 1860s, is a charming ground-dwelling bird about the size of a small chicken. This plump, secretive bird adds a touch of intrigue to our grasslands and shrublands, often heard but rarely seen, making it an exciting find for patient birdwatchers.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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