Banded Quail
Philortyx fasciatus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Mexico
- Family
- New World Quail (Odontophoridae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
The banded quail (Philortyx fasciatus) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found only in Mexico where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.
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Range and habitat
Arid western Mexico (southwestern Jalisco to southeastern Guerrero, Morelos, and Puebla).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Banded quail
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
