Partridges and Quails
Order: Galliformes. Family: Phasianidae
The Phasianidae are a family of terrestrial birds which consists of quails, partridges, snowcocks, francolins, spurfowls, tragopans, monals, pheasants, peafowls and jungle fowls. In general, they are plump (although they may vary in size) and have broad, relatively short wings. There are 156 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Partridge* | Margaroperdix madagascarensis | Uncommon resident, LC |
| Common Quail | Coturnix coturnix | Uncommon resident, LC |
| Harlequin Quail | Coturnix delegorguei | Uncommon visitor, LC |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar