Montezuma Quail
Cyrtonyx montezumae
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- New World Quail (Odontophoridae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
The Montezuma quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) is a stubby, secretive New World quail of Mexico and some nearby parts of the United States. It is also known as Mearns's quail, the harlequin quail (for the male's striking pattern), and the fool quail (for its behavior).
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Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Montezuma quail
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
