About the Spotted Buttonquail
The spotted buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Philippines on the island of Luzon.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Buttonquail (Turnicidae) |
| Species | Turnix ocellatus |
| Species Codes | spobut2, SPBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Buttonquail belong to?
The Spotted Buttonquail (Turnix ocellatus) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Buttonquail?
The spotted buttonquail is a species of bird in the family Turnicidae. It is endemic to Philippines on the island of Luzon....
Where can I report a Spotted Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spobut2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
18
Species in Family
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