About Philortyx fasciatus (Gould, 1844)
Description: The banded quail (Philortyx fasciatus) is an inconspicuous brown bird with a relatively long tail. It has a dark crest on its head, a pale throat, and black-and-white barring on its under tail-coverts. Juvenile banded quail have plumage streaked with white initially. After moulting at 8 to 12 weeks old, their plumage becomes similar to that of adults, except their face and throat are nearly black. Full adult plumage develops when the bird is 16 to 20 weeks old. Distribution and habitat: This species is endemic to west-central Mexico. Its main habitat is dry scrubby countryside with shrubs, but it sometimes also moves onto cultivated land and pastures. It is most common in the region bordering the Balsas River. It occurs at elevations from sea level up to around 1,800 metres (5,900 ft), and it is a non-migratory species.
