About the Banded Quail
The banded quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found only in Mexico where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Philortyx fasciatus |
| Species Codes | banqua1, BAQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Quail belong to?
The Banded Quail (Philortyx fasciatus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Banded Quail?
The banded quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found only in Mexico where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest....
Where can I report a Banded Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code banqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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