Which bird of the family "Phasianidae" is in the picture?
The stubble quail ("Coturnix pectoralis") is a native Australian species which is the most common quail species in Australia. Stubble quail are widespread and found throughout all states and territories of Australia excluding Tasmania. The stubble quail is a member of the family "Phasianidae".
Stubble quail are found in a diverse range of habitats from very dry parts of Australia to alpine grasslands. Stubble quail are more common in the high rainfall areas of southeastern and western Australia though are often found in the arid zone after above average rainfall. The species was found in all Australian states including Tasmania up until the 1940s to 1960s when they became extinct in Tasmania.
They prefer a habitat of tall grassland made up of native or introduced grasses, and crops. The density of the ground cover is highly important for stubble quail habitat as the birds prefer very dense vegetation. A high density of kangaroos and rabbits (or any grazing animal) in an area can decrease the height and density of grassland vegetation and make the habitat unsuitable for stubble quail. They are frequently found in agricultural areas after the harvest of cereal crops, where they feed on grain and insects.
Foxes and cats are their biggest predators, especially when nesting. Humans also reduce the numbers of stubble quail as they can legally be hunted in some parts of Australia.
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