About the Sumba Buttonquail
The Sumba buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix everetti |
| Species Codes | sumbut1, SUBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sumba Buttonquail belong to?
The Sumba Buttonquail (Turnix everetti) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Sumba Buttonquail?
The Sumba buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett....
Where can I report a Sumba Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Sumba Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sumbut1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
18
Species in Family
4
iNat Observations
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