 Sites identified by BirdLife International as being important for buff-breasted buttonquail conservation are the Iron and McIlwraith Ranges, and the Morehead River of Far North Queensland.Very few people see the buff-breasted buttonquail due partially to its tiny range and also due to its inconspicuous disposition.They usually walk or run in areas where they are well camouflaged, almost never leaving the ground except when absolutely needed.