About the Painted Bush-Quail
The painted bush quail is a species of quail found in the hill forests of India. They move in small coveys on hillsides and are distinguished by their red bills and legs. They have a liquid alarm call and small groups will run in single file along paths before taking flight when flushed.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Perdicula erythrorhyncha |
| Species Codes | pabqua1, PABQ, PBQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Painted Bush-Quail belong to?
The Painted Bush-Quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Painted Bush-Quail?
The painted bush quail is a species of quail found in the hill forests of India. They move in small coveys on hillsides and are distinguished by their red bills and legs. They have a liquid alarm call and small groups will run in single file along paths before taking flight when flushed....
Where can I report a Painted Bush-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Painted Bush-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pabqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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