About the New Caledonian Buttonquail
The New Caledonian buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. It previously was considered a subspecies of the painted buttonquail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix novaecaledoniae |
| Species Codes | paibut1, NCBU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Caledonian Buttonquail belong to?
The New Caledonian Buttonquail (Turnix novaecaledoniae) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the New Caledonian Buttonquail?
The New Caledonian Buttonquail is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the New Caledonian Buttonquail?
The New Caledonian buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. It previously was considered a subspecies of the painted buttonquail....
Where can I report a New Caledonian Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of New Caledonian Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paibut1, or on iNaturalist.