Singing Quail

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Dactylortyx thoracicus

Singing Quail, a reference photo
Photo: Amado Demesa from DF, México · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The singing quail (Dactylortyx thoracicus) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Singing Quail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Galliformes
Family
Odontophoridae
Species
Dactylortyx thoracicus

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