Brown Quail
Brown Quail (<em>Synoicus ypsilophorus</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Brown Quail (Synoicus ypsilophorus) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Synoicus; binomial: Synoicus ypsilophorus; authority: (Bosc, 1792).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Move Brown Quail from Coturnix to resurrected genus Synoicus (Seabrook-Davison et al. 2009; Kimball et al. 2011). Note change of gender to masculine.
