New Zealand Quail
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| Extinction status | Extinct |
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| Mass | 200 – 220 g |
| Scientific name | Coturnix novaezelandiae |
| Length | 18 – 22 cm |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Coturnix |
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| ID | 2073925 |
About New Zealand Quail
The New Zealand quail, or koreke, has been extinct since 1875. The male and female were similar, except the female was lighter. The first scientist to describe it was Sir Joseph Banks when he visited New Zealand on James Cook's first voyage.
New Zealand quail Photos
