- Galliformes
- Phasianidae
Australijska smeđa prepelica Synoicus ypsilophorus
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Identification
Large, heavily marked quail, but from a distance appears fairly plain and brown. Typically found in swampy areas with long grass. Scurries across pathways in small groups, or explodes from cover when almost underfoot. Distinctive 2-note whistle often reveals its presence.