Montezuma Quail

Cyrtonyx montezumae

The Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) is a species of bird (Aves) in the family Odontophoridae (New World Quail) and order Galliformes (Fowls).

Gallery

Adult male

Arizona, USA , 24 Jul 2023

Montezuma Quail

Adult male

Arizona, USA , 24 Jul 2023

Observed

United States

Observed

United States

Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Aves
      - Order: Galliformes
        Family: Odontophoridae
        Genus: Cyrtonyx
        Species: Cyrtonyx montezumae

Species in the Genus of Cyrtonyx

Montezuma Quail

Cyrtonyx montezumae

Ocellated Quail

Cyrtonyx ocellatus

External Links

Montezuma Quail – Wikipedia

Montezuma Quail – Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Montezuma Quail – Audubon.org