Mountain Quail
Mountain Quail (<em>Oreortyx pictus</em>) is a species of New World Quail (<em>Odontophoridae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Mountain Quail (Oreortyx pictus) is a species of New World Quail (Odontophoridae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Oreortyx; binomial: Oreortyx pictus; authority: (Douglas, 1829).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
