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Common Quail

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Coturnix coturnix (Common Quail)

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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Coturnix coromandelica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Quail?

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

What is the conservation status of Common Quail?

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

Where does Common Quail live?

Common Quail 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 Common Quail belong to?

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

Is Common Quail endangered?

No, Common Quail (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 Common Quail belong to?

Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Common Quail?

The closest relatives of Common Quail in the genus Coturnix include Harlequin Quail, Japanese Quail, New Zealand Quail, Rain Quail, Stubble Quail.