About the Singing Quail
The singing quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Dactylortyx thoracicus |
| Species Codes | sinqua1, SIQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Singing Quail belong to?
The Singing Quail (Dactylortyx thoracicus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Singing Quail?
The singing quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico....
Where can I report a Singing Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Singing Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sinqua1, 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
228
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