Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of button quail having stripes: "striped button quail" refers to a specific type of small, ground-dwelling bird belonging to the button quail family, characterized by distinctive striped markings on its plumage.

Usage

• The term "striped button quail" is used as a countable noun to identify this particular bird species. It is typically used in ornithological, zoological, and birdwatching contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The guide pointed out a rare striped button quail in the grassland.
  • Ornithologists are studying the habitat of the striped button quail.

Advanced Usage

• While "striped button quail" itself is a specific taxonomic reference, it can be part of descriptive phrases in scientific writing.
  • The observed specimen was consistent with the description of a striped button quail.

Variants and Related Words

• Button quail (n): The common name for birds in the family Turnicidae, to which the striped variety belongs.
• Turnix (n): The scientific genus name for many button quail species.

Synonyms

• Striped bustard-quail: An alternative common name for the same or a very similar bird. (Note: "Button quail" are not true quails but are sometimes called bustard-quails).

Notes on Meaning

• The "striped button quail" is distinguished from other button quail varieties primarily by its striped patterning. It is important to note that "button quail" are not classified with true quails (family Phasianidae) but are in their own family, Turnicidae.

Noun

1. a variety of button quail having stripes