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