Montezuma quail
Cyrtonyx montezumae
The Montezuma quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) is a stubby, secretive New World quail of Mexico and some nearby parts of the United States.
About the Montezuma quail
The Montezuma quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) is a stubby, secretive New World quail of Mexico and some nearby parts of the United States. It is also known as Mearns's quail, the harlequin quail (for the male's striking pattern), and the fool quail (for its behavior).
Fun Facts About Montezuma quail
- It is also known as Mearns's quail, the harlequin quail (for the male's striking pattern), and the fool quail (for its behavior).
Conservation Status
The Montezuma quail is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Odontophoridae |
| Genus | Cyrtonyx |
| Species | Cyrtonyx montezumae |
Range & Habitat
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