About the Montezuma Quail
The Montezuma quail is a stubby, secretive New World quail of Mexico and some nearby parts of the United States. It is also known as Mearns's quail, the harlequin quail, and the fool quail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Cyrtonyx montezumae |
| Species Codes | monqua, MONQ, MBQU, MOQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Montezuma Quail belong to?
The Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Montezuma Quail?
The Montezuma quail is a stubby, secretive New World quail of Mexico and some nearby parts of the United States. It is also known as Mearns's quail, the harlequin quail, and the fool quail....
Where can I report a Montezuma Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Montezuma Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code monqua, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
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