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Name |
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Rain Quail |
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Scientific Name |
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Coturnix coromandelica |
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Size |
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China bater (18 cms) |
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Habitat |
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Grasslands |
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Identification |
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Male has a black breast patch and black and white head pattern |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Throughout the Indian union |
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Food |
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Grain and grass seeds, termites etc. |
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Nest |
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March –October, Ground nest |
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Eggs |
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6-8, dusky coloured |
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Least concern |
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Terrestrial |
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Uncommon |
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Most parts of M.P |
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