
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.
Easily confused with
- Bambusicola thoracicus
- Odontophorus guttatus
- Perdicula asiatica
- Turnix nigricollis
- Arborophila torqueola
- Colinus cristatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Odontophoridae
- Genus
- Dactylortyx
- Species
- Dactylortyx thoracicus
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