Turnure
Turnure is a genus of birds in the family Turnicidae, which includes the turnstones and buttonquails. The genus contains two species, Turnix sylvaticus and Turnix suscitator, both of which are found in the Old World. Turnures are small, ground-dwelling birds with long legs and toes adapted for digging in search of insects and other small invertebrates. They have a distinctive appearance, with a short, rounded tail and a compact body, and are often found in grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.
The two species of turnure differ in their plumage and vocalizations. Turnix sylvaticus, also known as the
Turnures are monogamous birds that breed in the spring and summer. They build a shallow scrape in