About the Ocellated Quail
The ocellated quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Cyrtonyx ocellatus |
| Species Codes | ocequa1, OCQU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ocellated Quail belong to?
The Ocellated Quail (Cyrtonyx ocellatus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ocellated Quail?
The Ocellated Quail is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ocellated Quail?
The ocellated quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Ocellated Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Ocellated Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ocequa1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Quail 34 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
34
Species in Family
32
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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