GALLIFORMES: Phasianidae

Coturnix pectoralis  

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)
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© Kay Parkin 2011
Werribee, VIC (Dec, 2011)

Driving around the Western Treatment Plant first thing in the morning, I was pleasantly surprised by a pair of these cute little bundles of fluff running along the track in front of the car.

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Stubble Quail

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Stubble Quail

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Male Stubble Quail

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Stubble Quail

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Stubble Quail

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Stubble Quail

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Stubble Quail

Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Stubble Quail