Button Quail Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Button Quails

Button quail are tiny ground-dwelling birds that look like little balls of feathers. These small birds are found in warm grasslands and farmlands across Africa, Asia, and Australia. They are designed with strong legs for running quickly through tall grass to escape danger.

Unlike most birds, female button quail are more colorful than males and make the calls to attract mates. These secretive birds prefer to run rather than fly and spend most of their time searching for seeds and insects on the ground. Button quail make their nests hidden in grass where they lay small, speckled eggs.