About the Luzon Buttonquail
The Luzon buttonquail or Worcester's buttonquail, is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical high-altitude grassland. This is the most mysterious bird of Luzon as there has only been 1 sighting in 2009 of a trapped individual being sold for bushmeat.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix worcesteri |
| Species Codes | luzbut1, LUBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Luzon Buttonquail belong to?
The Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Luzon Buttonquail?
The Luzon buttonquail or Worcester's buttonquail, is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical high-altitude grassland. This is the most mysterious bird of Luzon as there has only been 1 sighting in 2009 of a ...
Where can I report a Luzon Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Luzon Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code luzbut1, or on iNaturalist.