About the Manipur Bush-Quail
The Manipur bush quail is a species of quail found in northeastern India and possibly Bangladesh, inhabiting damp grassland, particularly stands of tall grass. It was first collected and described by Allan Octavian Hume on an ornithological expedition to Manipur in 1881.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Perdicula manipurensis |
| Species Codes | mabqua1, MABQ, MBQU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Manipur Bush-Quail belong to?
The Manipur Bush-Quail (Perdicula manipurensis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Manipur Bush-Quail?
The Manipur Bush-Quail is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Manipur Bush-Quail?
The Manipur bush quail is a species of quail found in northeastern India and possibly Bangladesh, inhabiting damp grassland, particularly stands of tall grass. It was first collected and described by Allan Octavian Hume on an ornithological expedition to Manipur in 1881....
Where can I report a Manipur Bush-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Manipur Bush-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mabqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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