List of Birds of The Netherlands Antilles - New World Quails

New World Quails

Order: Galliformes Family: Odontophoridae

The New World quails are small, plump terrestrial birds only distantly related to the quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits.

  • Crested Bobwhite Colinus cristatus

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