About the Painted Buttonquail
The painted buttonquail is a species of buttonquail, the family Turnicidae, which resemble, but are unrelated to, the quails of Phasianidae. This species is resident in Australia where numbers are believed to be in decline. A subspecies, the Abrolhos painted buttonquail, is endemic to the Houtman Abrolhos islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix varius |
| Species Codes | paibut, PABU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Painted Buttonquail belong to?
The Painted Buttonquail (Turnix varius) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Painted Buttonquail?
The painted buttonquail is a species of buttonquail, the family Turnicidae, which resemble, but are unrelated to, the quails of Phasianidae. This species is resident in Australia where numbers are believed to be in decline. A subspecies, the Abrolhos painted buttonquail, is endemic to the Houtman Ab...
Where can I report a Painted Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Painted Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paibut, or on iNaturalist.
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