About the Little Buttonquail
The little buttonquail is a species of buttonquail, part of a small family of birds which resemble, but are unrelated to, the true quails. This species is resident in Australia, where it is one of the more common buttonquails.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix velox |
| Species Codes | litbut1, LIBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Buttonquail belong to?
The Little Buttonquail (Turnix velox) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Little Buttonquail?
The little buttonquail is a species of buttonquail, part of a small family of birds which resemble, but are unrelated to, the true quails. This species is resident in Australia, where it is one of the more common buttonquails....
Where can I report a Little Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litbut1, or on iNaturalist.
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