The Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) is a gamebird with a dark brown plumage and light brown eyes. There are some color variations among the plumage of the Japanese Quail species. The Japanese Quail is native to Japan, East Asia, and Russia. It is also seen in India, Korea, Japan, and China. The Japanese Quail is a ground-dwelling species that tend to stay within dense vegetation. It typically eats at the beginning and end of the day and feeds off grass seeds like white millet, but also includes insects, larvae, and other small invertebrates. The Japanese Quail is considered near threatened to extinction.
The Japanese Quail has a wingspan in the range of 11”-13” (28-33 cm) and total weight of .22-.35 lb (.1-.16 kg). The body of the Japanese Quail has an overall length between 6.3”-7.1” (16-18 cm), body width of 2.75”-3.15” (7-8 cm), and standing height of roughly 5.5”-6.3” (14-16 cm). The typical lifespan of the Japanese Quail is between 2-6 years.
The Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) is a gamebird with a dark brown plumage and light brown eyes. There are some color variations among the plumage of the Japanese Quail species. The Japanese Quail is native to Japan, East Asia, and Russia. It is also seen in India, Korea, Japan, and China. The Japanese Quail is a ground-dwelling species that tend to stay within dense vegetation. It typically eats at the beginning and end of the day and feeds off grass seeds like white millet, but also includes insects, larvae, and other small invertebrates. The Japanese Quail is considered near threatened to extinction.
The Japanese Quail has a wingspan in the range of 11”-13” (28-33 cm) and total weight of .22-.35 lb (.1-.16 kg). The body of the Japanese Quail has an overall length between 6.3”-7.1” (16-18 cm), body width of 2.75”-3.15” (7-8 cm), and standing height of roughly 5.5”-6.3” (14-16 cm). The typical lifespan of the Japanese Quail is between 2-6 years.
