About the Rain Quail
The Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica) is a species of bird in the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 187 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code raiqua1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Coturnix coromandelica |
| Species Codes | raiqua1, RAQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rain Quail belong to?
The Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Rain Quail?
The Rain Quail is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Rain Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Rain Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code raiqua1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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