Family
Turnicidae
17 species in this taxon
Turnicidae (Turnicidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 2 genuss with 17 known species. This includes the genus groups Ortyxelos, and Turnix. Among its members, 3 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes).