About the Mountain Quail
The mountain quail is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. This species is the only one in the genus Oreortyx, which is sometimes included in Callipepla. This is not appropriate, however, as the mountain quail's ancestors diverged from other New World quails earlier than the bobwhites, no later than 6 mya.
Source: Wikipedia
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 small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. This species is the only one in the genus Oreortyx, which is sometimes included in Callipepla. This is not appropriate, however, as the mountain quail's ancestors diverged from other New World quails earlier than the b...
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.
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