A plump, chickenlike bird with a short neck, small head and bill, and large, feathered feet.
Relative Size
Larger than a quail, smaller than a teal; about the size of a small gull, but more rotund.


Measurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 13.8-17.1 in (35-43.5 cm)
- Weight: 19.0-23.6 oz (538.1-668.6 g)
- Wingspan: 23.6-24.4 in (60-62 cm)