King Quail
King Quail (<em>Synoicus chinensis</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
King Quail (Synoicus chinensis) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Synoicus; binomial: Synoicus chinensis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
King Quail is moved from Coturnix to Excalfactoria (Crowe et al. 2006; Christidis & Boles 2008). King Quail is moved from Excalfactoria to Synoicus based on phylogenetic analysis (Seabrook-Davison et al. 2009; Kimball et al. 2021). Note change of gender to masculine.
