About the Mountain Quail
The Mountain Quail (Oreortyx pictus) is a species of bird in the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 34 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code mouqua when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Oreortyx pictus |
| Species Codes | mouqua, MOUQ, MOQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Quail belong to?
The Mountain Quail (Oreortyx pictus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Quail?
The Mountain Quail is a member of the New World Quail family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Mountain Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouqua, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Quail 34 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
(c) fowlerope, all rights reserved
Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
34
Species in Family
2,011
iNat Observations
Spotted a Mountain Quail?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!