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Wachtel

Coturnix coturnix

Least Concern

About

Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Galliformes (Hühnervögel)

Species

Coturnix coturnix (Wachtel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパウズラ

Chinese 普通鵪鶉

Spanish Codorniz común

French caille des blés

German Wachtel

Portuguese codorniz

Russian Перепел

Similar Species in Coturnix

Coturnix novaezelandiae

Extinct

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Regenwachtel

Coturnix coromandelica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wachtel?

The scientific name of Wachtel is Coturnix coturnix. It belongs to the genus Coturnix.

What is the conservation status of Wachtel?

Wachtel (Coturnix coturnix) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wachtel live?

Wachtel is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Wachtel belong to?

Wachtel (Coturnix coturnix) belongs to the genus Coturnix, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

Is Wachtel endangered?

No, Wachtel (Coturnix coturnix) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wachtel belong to?

Wachtel (Coturnix coturnix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Wachtel?

The closest relatives of Wachtel in the genus Coturnix include Harlekinwachtel, Japanwachtel, Neuseeland-Wachtel, Regenwachtel, Schwarzbrustwachtel.