In the quail family? But exotic?

[TinyRaptorDodos]

Hi! This isn’t too important but I’m curious, I went to Rochester museum of play and in their butterfly room, a jungle like room for creatures such as butterflies, tortoises, toucans and these tiny little birds, they had these adorable little flightless birds but I can’t figure out what they are and forgot to ask, are they members of the quail family? They’re so so tiny I have to be careful not to step on them. Any idea what they are if they’re not? I believe they’re exotic birds…
They did tell me the males are the ones with the blue and red feathers

 

[TinyRaptorDodos]

King quail/painted quail/button quail do best in temperatures above 60. I am glad that they have heat lamps to warm up under. <3

Not heat lamps actually! They have an entire glass room full of exotic jungle plants kept in high humid temperatures and lots of light to raise butterflies in and have a few other fun critters!

 

[Nabiki]

King quail, also known as Chinese Painted Quail. They are also called button quail, though technically that one isn't correct.

 

[Nabiki]

Are they also living in exotic places? It’s odd that they’d have them there but also fair they’re so cute

They're native to southeast Asia. Sometimes zoos have animals that I don't consider exotic. Chinchillas, for example.

 

[Nabiki]

Those could technically be pets too. I think the whole jungle atmosphere and more "unusual animals" makes them seem more exotic then they actually are. Still sounds like a fun place to visit.

I have a chinchilla as a pet. I had 3 earlier this year, but two didn't adjust well to my move. The one I have left is 15 years old.

I've also had King quail as pets too. I didn't try to move them when I relocated this summer, but will probably get some eggs to hatch when I'm settled again.

 

[SilverBirds]

I have a chinchilla as a pet. I had 3 earlier this year, but two didn't adjust well to my move. The one I have left is 15 years old.

I've also had King quail as pets too. I didn't try to move them when I relocated this summer, but will probably get some eggs to hatch when I'm settled again.

I also have a chinchilla.

 

[Nabiki]

I really want quails but based off their health I don’t want to risk it, chinchillas and ferrets are such fun companions but smell bad so I can’t keep them

Ferrets do smell, but chinchillas don't. They are messy, however, and will throw shavings and poop out of their cage is they can.

I've always wanted a ferret, but the smell and their mischief make them a poor option for me. Cats can get into things and are curious, but ferrets are basically hyper cats with hands.

 

[SilverBirds]

They're all quails. Most of them look like King Quail.

 

[SilverBirds]

Goggle says they weigh 0.99 – 1.4 oz

 

[heatherbeast]

Also known as button quail!