About the Black-rumped Buttonquail
The Black-rumped Buttonquail (Turnix nanus) is a species of bird in the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 18 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code hotbut3 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix nanus |
| Species Codes | hotbut3, BRBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-rumped Buttonquail belong to?
The Black-rumped Buttonquail (Turnix nanus) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Black-rumped Buttonquail?
The Black-rumped Buttonquail is a member of the Buttonquail family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-rumped Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-rumped Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hotbut3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Buttonquail 18 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
18
Species in Family
8
iNat Observations
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