| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Small quail measuring about 17–18 cm in length; compact body, short tail, and distinctive reddish bill and legs. Males are darker with a chestnut breast and black throat; females are paler.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species, found mainly in India and Sri Lanka, with no significant migratory movements.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory, though may move locally within its range in response to seasonal vegetation and food availability.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds mainly from February to October, with peak breeding after the onset of monsoon rains. The nest is a shallow ground scrape lined with grass and leaves, usually concealed in dense cover. Clutch typically contains 5–7 eggs.
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| Breed in: | Found breeding in grassy hillsides, forest edges, and scrub-covered slopes, often near open forest.
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| Habitat: | Prefers open grassy areas, scrub jungles, and dry deciduous forest edges, usually in hilly terrain up to about 2,000 m elevation.
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| Diet: | Feeds mainly on grass seeds, small grains, and insects, foraging on the ground in small coveys.
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