About the Tawny-faced Quail
The tawny-faced quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Rhynchortyx cinctus |
| Species Codes | tafqua1, TFQU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tawny-faced Quail belong to?
The Tawny-faced Quail (Rhynchortyx cinctus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tawny-faced Quail?
The Tawny-faced Quail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tawny-faced Quail?
The tawny-faced quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama....
Where can I report a Tawny-faced Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Tawny-faced Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tafqua1, 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
30
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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