Turnix sylvaticus suluensis Mearns, 1905:83
Tawi-tawi small buttonquail
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Turnix sylvatica suluensis Mearns, 1905:83
Conservation Status
Missing
Last record: 1950's
Distribution
Tawi-tawi, Sulu Archipelago, Philippines
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Media
References
Original scientific description:
Mearns, E. A. (1905). Descriptions of eight new Philippine birds, with notes on other species new to the islands. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 18: 83-90.
Other references:
Hume, Julian Pender and Walters, Michael. (2012). Extinct Birds. London: T & AD Poyser.