About the Chestnut-backed Buttonquail
The chestnut-backed buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix castanotus |
| Species Codes | chbbut2, CBBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-backed Buttonquail belong to?
The Chestnut-backed Buttonquail (Turnix castanotus) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-backed Buttonquail?
The chestnut-backed buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Australia....
Where can I report a Chestnut-backed Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-backed Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbbut2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
18
Species in Family
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