About the Snow Mountain Quail
The Snow Mountain Quail (Synoicus monorthonyx) 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 snmqua2 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 | Synoicus monorthonyx |
| Species Codes | snmqua2, SMQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snow Mountain Quail belong to?
The Snow Mountain Quail (Synoicus monorthonyx) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Snow Mountain Quail?
The Snow Mountain 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 Snow Mountain Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Snow Mountain Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snmqua2, or on iNaturalist.