Pedionomidae - plains wanderer

The plains wanderer is the only species in this family. It is a ground-dwelling bird that lives on the plains of eastern Australia.

The plains wanderer looks like a small quail. It has a small bill; mottled brown, tan, white, and black feathers; and a cinnamon brown patch on its chest. The plains wanderer eats seeds, spiders, and insects.

There are about 8,000 plains wanderers in Australia, and it is a protected species.

World Status Key
Least Concern Near Threatened Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in Wild Extinct
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.

US Status Key
Threatened in US Threatened in NH Endangered in US Endangered in NH Breeds N.H. Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game

Other Species Around the World
Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe North America South America NH
Plains-wanderer - Pedionomus torquatus

Additional Information

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Plains-wanderer - Pedionomus torquatus
The plains wanderer is found in scattered locations in Australia in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes

Plains-wanderer - Pedionomus torquatus
The plains wanderer population is threatened by the cultivation and overgrazing of its natural grassland habitat.
Source: BirdLife International Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No

Plains-wanderer - Pedionomus torquatus
The plains wanderer is a solitary bird.
Source: Internet Bird Collection Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No

Plains-wanderer - Pedionomus torquatus
The plains wanderer is rarely seen during the day.
Source: Birds Australia Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No