King Quail

This species is the smallest true quail and is quite common in aviculture worldwide. In the wild they range from southeastern Asia to Oceania with 10 different subspecies. It sometimes goes by the name button Quail, though this name properly refers to similar-looking but distantly related birds of the genus Turnix.

The King Quail is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

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The King Quail Coturnix chinensis also known as the Chinese Painted Quail or Asian Blue Quail is a small ground dwelling bird which has widespread distribution from India, through south eastern China, South East Asia and New Guinea to Australia. The sub species Coturnix chinensis victoriae occurs along eastern Australia from Cape York to western Victoria. More

Quail, King Quail or Blue-breasted Quail is in the same family as the pheasants Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. This species is the smallest "true quail" and is quite common in aviculture worldwide. In the wild they range from southeastern Asia to Oceania with 10 different subspecies. It sometimes goes by the name "button Quail", though this name properly refers to similar-looking but distantly related birds of the genus Turnix. More

The King Quail Coturnix chinensis by Luke Sullivan. Introduction The king quail is a great bird for the beginning aviculturist. It is easily bred, very inexpensive and fairly easy to manage. King quails are readily available from pet shops, commercial and private breeders and even in markets. You might find that at some places females will cost more than males because of availability. More

King Quail Coturnix chinensis lineata - Male King Quail Photographer : More

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Your king quail hen pecks at the male quail wont lay eggs? Post a question - any question - to the WikiAnswers community: Copyrights: Animal Encyclopedia. Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia. Copyright © 2005 by The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved. More

photo of King quail photo of young King quail* An Australian Quail (Click on photo to enlarge) Left= young, Right=hen on 16 eggs. * Photos donated by Jessica & Sarah * Scientific Name: Coturnix chinensis * Common Name/s: KING QUAIL, CHINESE QUAIL, CHINESE PAINTED QUAIL. * Sub Species in country / area of origin: 2 in Australia, plus others overseas. More

The best way to keep baby king quailssafe from other birds is keeping them away from each other. Place the mother and baby quail in a large cardboard box or cage with holes smaller than ½ inch in a draft-free room. Attaching screen to the bottom and sides of the cage will ensure that the tiny quail cannot squeeze through the wire and later freeze to death. More

King quail are small and can live well with other birds including finches and doves. Due to the very small size of baby king quail chicks, the cage or aviary has to have a fine mesh wire. Many people raise king quail as pets because they can become fairly tame. King quail thrive on commercial bird feed, but also eat vegetation and insects. More

King Quail, are found from India and southern China south through Indonesia into New Guinea and northeast Australia in 10 subspecies. It is believed that most birds in US aviculture are from the nominate subspecies, C. c. chinensis. There are also many color mutations that have been developed in captivity. Little is known of their habits and status in the wild. Males are overall dark brownish-blue with a white and black face and throat. More

common King Quail at one time or another and were the species that introduced many breeders to the more uncommon species. Quail 01 For the past ten years, I have been keeping the Little Button Quail. In the beginning I started out with the Black breasted Button Quail (Turnix melangaster) I had some success with this species, however due to the fact that my aviary flights are covered with crushed brick gravel, I opted to move the Black breasted Quail on. More

Small, quiet and unobtrusive the King Quail is commonly found in pairs or small parties of around 5 or six, although groups as large as 40 have been recorded. Unlike th Stubble Quail, the King Quail does not appear to follow seasonal food sources. King Quail live exclusively on the ground and will hide in dense undergrowth rather than fly up when disturbed. Like so many other quail, it will burst suddenly into flight when almost trodden on. More

Pairs of King Quail for sale (pick up only) $10 per pair Phone Jim 0413 871 655 - - Advertisement More

I have a female king quail approx 6months old, free to give away to a good home. She's very lonely, as her friend passed away, and would now love the company of other quails or other avairy birds i.e. finches or canaries. Please e-mail kerynmarshall@bigpond.com. Collection is avaliable from Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane only. More