[9] The stubble quail can also be identified by the loud whirring noise made by their wings during take-off into flight once disturbed from on the ground.

[9] The plains-wanderer is a highly endangered native species that looks very similar to the stubble quail but can be distinguished by its long yellow legs that can be observed during flight.

The little button-quail is a smaller bird with short, round wings and often makes a call of alarm when flushed, whereas stubble quail are vocally silent.

[9] Stubble quail are found in a diverse range of habitats from very dry parts of Australia [10] to alpine grasslands.

[4] On the mainland stubble quail are found in a variety of biomes but tend to avoid wooded areas as the canopy obstructs the growth of thick grassy undergrowth that they prefer.

[2] The density of the ground cover is highly important for stubble quail habitat as the birds prefer very dense vegetation.

However, there are strict regulations in place to ensure that they are not hunted at times when the population is weak such as breeding, moulting and environmental stress.

[10] Highly concentrated urine is achieved by the large medulla in the kidney which is present in the stubble quail.

If the birds have access to green foliage as well as grain, the stubble quail can survive without drinking any water.

[15] Stubble quail that live in arid areas can have very irregular breeding patterns that are more dependent on environmental conditions than day length.