The only species of Australian bird which remains unphotographed. This is one of the most accurate illustrations of the species.  John Keulemans published in Gregory Mathews ‘The Birds of Australia’ 1911

Is the buff‑breasted button‑quail still alive? After years of searching, this century‑old bird mystery has yet to be solved

It may not be extinct, but our research suggests the buff-breasted button-quail may only be hanging on by a thread, at best.

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