About the Little Buttonquail
The Little Buttonquail (Turnix velox) 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 litbut1 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 velox |
| Species Codes | litbut1, LIBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Buttonquail belong to?
The Little Buttonquail (Turnix velox) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Little Buttonquail?
The Little 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 Little Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litbut1, 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
231
iNat Observations
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