About the California Quail
The California Quail (Callipepla californica) is a species of bird in the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 34 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code calqua when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Callipepla californica |
| Species Codes | calqua, CAQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the California Quail belong to?
The California Quail (Callipepla californica) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the California Quail?
The California Quail is a member of the New World Quail family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a California Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of California Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code calqua, or on iNaturalist.