Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Japanese Quail
Coturnix japonica
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
The Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica), also known as the coturnix quail, is a species of Old World quail found in East Asia. First considered a subspecies of the common quail, it is now considered as a separate species. The Japanese quail has played an active role in the lives of humanity since the 12th century, and continues to play major roles in industry and scientific research. Where it is found, the species is abundant across most of its range.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Eastern Palearctic; winters to southeastern Asia and eastern China.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Japanese 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.
