About the Snow Mountain Quail
The Snow Mountain quail, is a roughly 28-cm-long (11 in), dark brown quail of alpine grasslands. It was formerly considered the only member of the genus Anurophasis, but phylogenetic analysis places it as the sister species to the brown quail in the genus Synoicus. It has heavily marked brown plumage, a pale yellow bill, yellow legs and a brown iris. The underparts of the female are whitish and more distinctly barred black than in the male.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Synoicus monorthonyx |
| Species Codes | snmqua2, SMQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snow Mountain Quail belong to?
The Snow Mountain Quail (Synoicus monorthonyx) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Snow Mountain Quail?
The Snow Mountain quail, is a roughly 28-cm-long (11 in), dark brown quail of alpine grasslands. It was formerly considered the only member of the genus Anurophasis, but phylogenetic analysis places it as the sister species to the brown quail in the genus Synoicus. It has heavily marked brown plumag...
Where can I report a Snow Mountain Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Snow Mountain Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snmqua2, or on iNaturalist.
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