Sumba Buttonquail
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Sumba Buttonquail

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumba_buttonquail

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Sumba Buttonquail faces severe habitat loss as its native grassland and savanna ecosystems are converted to agricultural land and settlements across Sumba Island. Overgrazing by livestock degrades remaining grassland quality, while frequent burning for land management destroys nesting sites and reduces suitable habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on a single Indonesian island makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and natural disasters.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Sumba Buttonquail inhabits tropical grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands on Sumba Island in Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands. It prefers areas with scattered shrubs and trees that provide cover, typically in elevations from sea level to mid-mountain slopes.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sumba Buttonquail classified as Vulnerable?
Sumba Buttonquail is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Sumba Buttonquail faces severe habitat loss as its native grassland and savanna ecosystems are converted to agricultural land and settlements across Sumba Island. Overgrazing by livestock degrades remaining grassland quality, while frequent burning for land management destroys nesting sites and reduces suitable habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on a single Indonesian island makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and natural disasters.
Where does Sumba Buttonquail live?
Sumba Buttonquail occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sumba Buttonquail?
The main threats to Sumba Buttonquail are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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