Banded Quail
Philortyx fasciatus
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Odontophoridae
About
The banded quail 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.
Fun Fact
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.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to western central Mexico where its main habitat is dry scrubby countryside with shrubs but it also sometimes moves onto cultivated land and pasture.
Diet
Feeds on a variety of seeds and on tubers, buds and insects, increasing the proportion of animal food when there are chicks to be fed.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance