| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | A small, compact quail, about 17–19 cm long. Plumage is brown with heavy mottling and barring, providing excellent camouflage in dry grass and scrub. Males have a rufous throat bordered with black.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species — non-migratory, found throughout its range year-round.
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| Migrate to: | — (Non-migratory)
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| Breeding season: | Mainly June to September, coinciding with the monsoon season. Nests are shallow ground scrapes, lined with grass, often concealed under vegetation.
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| Breed in: | India and Sri Lanka, particularly in central, western, and southern India.
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| Habitat: | Prefers dry scrub, open grasslands, rocky plains, and lightly wooded areas, often near cultivation or foothills. Usually seen in small coveys.
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| Diet: | Omnivorous, feeding on grass seeds, small grains, termites, ants, and other insects. Forages on the ground, especially in the early morning and late evening.
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