About the Elegant Quail
The Elegant Quail (Callipepla douglasii) 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 elequa 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 douglasii |
| Species Codes | elequa, ELQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Quail belong to?
The Elegant Quail (Callipepla douglasii) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Quail?
The Elegant 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 Elegant Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elequa, or on iNaturalist.