About the Blue Quail
The blue quail or African blue quail is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Synoicus adansonii |
| Species Codes | bluqua1, BLQU, ABQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Quail belong to?
The Blue Quail (Synoicus adansonii) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Blue Quail?
The blue quail or African blue quail is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae found in sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a Blue Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bluqua1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
529
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