About the Stubble Quail
The stubble quail, whose other common names include grey quail and pectoral quail, is a species of Old World quail native to Australia. The species is widespread in mainland Australia and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, and can be found throughout all states and territories of Australia except Tasmania. It is the only native upland game bird that can be legally hunted in Australia, though with strict game law restrictions.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Coturnix pectoralis |
| Species Codes | stuqua1, STQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stubble Quail belong to?
The Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Stubble Quail?
The stubble quail, whose other common names include grey quail and pectoral quail, is a species of Old World quail native to Australia. The species is widespread in mainland Australia and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, and can be found throughout all states and territories of Australia exce...
Where can I report a Stubble Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Stubble Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stuqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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