About the Yellow-legged Buttonquail
The Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki) 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 yelbut1 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 tanki |
| Species Codes | yelbut1, YLBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-legged Buttonquail belong to?
The Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki) belongs to the Buttonquail family (Turnicidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-legged Buttonquail?
The Yellow-legged 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 Yellow-legged Buttonquail sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-legged Buttonquail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yelbut1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Buttonquail 18 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
18
Species in Family
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