About the Fynbos Buttonquail
The Fynbos buttonquail is a bird in the family Turnicidae formerly considered conspecific with the black-rumped buttonquail. There are no subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix hottentottus |
| Species Codes | hotbut1, FYBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fynbos Buttonquail belong to?
The Fynbos Buttonquail (Turnix hottentottus) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Fynbos Buttonquail?
The Fynbos buttonquail is a bird in the family Turnicidae formerly considered conspecific with the black-rumped buttonquail. There are no subspecies....
Where can I report a Fynbos Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Fynbos Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hotbut1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
18
Species in Family
35
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