About the Himalayan Quail
The Himalayan quail or mountain quail, is a medium-sized quail belonging to the pheasant family. It was last reported in 1876 and is feared extinct. This species was known from only two locations in the western Himalayas in Uttarakhand, north-west India. The last verifiable record was in 1876 near the hill station of Mussoorie.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Ophrysia superciliosa |
| Species Codes | himqua1, HIQU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Quail belong to?
The Himalayan Quail (Ophrysia superciliosa) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Himalayan Quail?
The Himalayan Quail is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Himalayan Quail?
The Himalayan quail or mountain quail, is a medium-sized quail belonging to the pheasant family. It was last reported in 1876 and is feared extinct. This species was known from only two locations in the western Himalayas in Uttarakhand, north-west India. The last verifiable record was in 1876 near t...
Where can I report a Himalayan Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code himqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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