Mountain quail
Oreortyx pictus
The mountain quail (Oreortyx pictus) is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family.
About the Mountain quail
The mountain quail (Oreortyx pictus) is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. This species is the only one in the genus Oreortyx, which is sometimes included in Callipepla. This is not appropriate, however, as the mountain quail's ancestors diverged from other New World quails earlier than the bobwhites, no later than 6 mya.
Fun Facts About Mountain quail
- This is not appropriate, however, as the mountain quail's ancestors diverged from other New World quails earlier than the bobwhites, no later than 6 mya.
- This species is the only one in the genus Oreortyx, which is sometimes included in Callipepla.
Conservation Status
The Mountain 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 | Oreortyx |
| Species | Oreortyx pictus |
Range & Habitat
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