About the Painted Buttonquail
The Painted Buttonquail (Turnix varius) is a species of bird in the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 18 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code paibut when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix varius |
| Species Codes | paibut, PABU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Painted Buttonquail belong to?
The Painted Buttonquail (Turnix varius) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Painted Buttonquail?
The Painted Buttonquail is a member of the Buttonquail family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Painted Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Painted Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paibut, or on iNaturalist.