Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Stubble Quail
Coturnix pectoralis
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
The stubble quail (Coturnix pectoralis), whose other common names include grey quail and pectoral quail, is a species of Old World quail native to Australia. The species is widespread in mainland Australia and is listed as least concern by the IUCN, and can be found throughout all states and territories of Australia except Tasmania. It is the only native upland game bird that can be legally hunted in Australia, though with strict game law restrictions.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Australia including Tasmania, but not far north (Kimberley region of northern Northern Territory, and Cape York Peninsula).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Stubble quail
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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