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Webster 1913 Edition


Turnix

Tur′nix

,
Noun.
[NL., fr. L.
coturnix
a quail.]
(Zool.)
Any one of numerous species of birds belonging to
Turnix
or
Hemipodius
and allied genera of the family
Turnicidae
. These birds resemble quails and partridges in general appearance and in some of their habits, but differ in important anatomical characteristics. The hind toe is usually lacking. They are found in Asia, Africa, Southern Europe, the East Indian Islands, and esp. in Australia and adjacent islands, where they are called
quails
(see
Quail
,
Noun.
, 3.). See
Turnicimorphae
.

Definition 2024


Turnix

Turnix

Translingual

Wikispecies

Proper noun

Turnix m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Turnicidae.

References

  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-0691128276