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Japanese Quail

Coturnix japonica · Species of bird
Order
Galliformes
Codes
japqua, JAQU

About the Japanese Quail

The Japanese quail, also known as the coturnix quail, is a species of Old World quail found in East Asia. First considered a subspecies of the common quail, it is now considered as a separate species. The Japanese quail has played an active role in the lives of humanity since the 12th century, and continues to play major roles in industry and scientific research. Where it is found, the species is abundant across most of its range. Currently, there are a few true breeding mutations of the Japanese quail. The varieties currently found in the United States include Pharaoh, Italian, Manchurian, Tibetan, Rosetta, along with the following mutations: sex-linked brown, fee, roux, silver, andalusian, blue/blau, white winged pied, progressive pied, albino, calico, sparkly, as well as non-color mutations such as celadon, which lay blue-tinted eggs.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
SpeciesCoturnix japonica
Species Codesjapqua, JAQU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Japanese Quail belong to?

The Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.

How can I identify the Japanese Quail?

The Japanese quail, also known as the coturnix quail, is a species of Old World quail found in East Asia. First considered a subspecies of the common quail, it is now considered as a separate species. The Japanese quail has played an active role in the lives of humanity since the 12th century, and c...

Where can I report a Japanese Quail sighting?

You can log sightings of Japanese Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code japqua, or on iNaturalist.