About the Barred Buttonquail
The Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) is a species of bird in the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 18 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code barbut1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix suscitator |
| Species Codes | barbut1, BABU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barred Buttonquail belong to?
The Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Barred Buttonquail?
The Barred Buttonquail is a member of the Buttonquail family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Barred Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Barred Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barbut1, or on iNaturalist.