Coturnix coturnix

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:genus_Coturnix
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage in habitat
gptkbp:behavior ground-dwelling
often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
precocial
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:climate adapted to various climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 8-12 eggs
gptkbp:color brown and buff with spots
gptkbp:common_name Common Quail
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine considered a delicacy
gptkbp:cultivation raised for meat and eggs
gptkbp:cultural_significance hunting and game bird
gptkbp:diet omnivore
omnivorous
gptkbp:domestication domesticated varieties exist
gptkbp:egg_color cream to light brown
speckled brown
high egg-laying capacity
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phasianidae
gptkbp:first_flight strong fliers
gptkbp:fledging_period about 2 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages on the ground
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Coturnix
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
successful in captivity
prefers open areas with cover
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coturnix coturnix
gptkbp:incubation_period 16-18 days
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 18-20 cm
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mating_system polygynous
males display to attract females
gptkbp:migration migratory
partial migrant
gptkbp:nesting ground nest
depends on habitat quality
hidden in vegetation
gptkbp:order gptkb:Galliformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators foxes, birds of prey
gptkbp:range gptkb:Eurasia
New Zealand, Australia
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Coturnix_japonica
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:sound call
gptkbp:subspecies Coturnix coturnix coturnix
Coturnix coturnix japonica
gptkbp:territorial_behavior males are territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss, hunting
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
males call to attract females
gptkbp:weight 100-150 grams
gptkbp:wingspan 30-35 cm