Coturnix
9.9
A group of small ground birds like quails that live in Europe, Asia, or Africa
- noun
- /kəˈtɜrnɪks/
- Specialized
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Coturnix
- Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) is a type of popular commercial line that is known as "betair" in Pakistan.
Examples
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In Asia, the Coturnix is commonly raised for its eggs and meat, making it a valuable agricultural bird.
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Birdwatchers often spot the Coturnix in grasslands, where it forages for seeds and insects.
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The Coturnix is known for its distinctive call, often heard in the fields of Europe during spring.
Compounds
Coturnix communis
- Specialized
9.3
A small brown bird that people hunt and that moves between areas each year
Surface Forms
Coturnix singular
Coturnixes plural
Etymology
The word Coturnix comes from the Latin name coturnix, which meant 'quail'. So, the scientific name Coturnix is used for the small, ground-dwelling quails found in Europe, Asia and Africa.
