Here you’ll find 4 Birds that start with Q that begin with Q, organized from “Quail-Plover” to “Quijos Spinetail”. Many are regionally named and include skulkers and open-country species.

Birds that start with Q are species whose common English names begin with the letter Q. The quail-plover’s odd name reflects past confusion between quails and plovers.

Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Habitat, Wingspan (cm), and Range.

Common name: The everyday English name helps you identify birds quickly and match them to field guides or sightings.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives precise identity and connects you to global taxonomy and species accounts.

Habitat: A concise habitat label tells you where to look for the species in the wild.

Wingspan (cm): Wingspan ranges give a clear sense of size so you can compare and recognize similar birds.

Range: A brief geographic note shows where the species occurs, helping you plan observations and research.

Birds that start with Q

Common nameScientific nameHabitatWingspan (cm)
Quail-PloverOrtyxelos meiffreniiDry savanna20-22
Queen WhydahVidua regiaDry savanna18-20
Queen Victoria’s RiflebirdPtiloris victoriaeRainforest40-45
Quijos SpinetailCranioleuca quixensisHumid forest18-22

Descriptions

Quail-Plover
A tiny, elusive ground-dwelling bird from Africa’s Sahel region. It resembles a miniature courser and is known for its distinctive fluttering flight, which has been compared to that of a lark or a bat.
Queen Whydah
Found in southern Africa, this brood parasite lays its eggs in the nests of Violet-eared Waxbills. The breeding male is striking, with an incredibly long tail and a golden-orange breast, making it a spectacular sight.
Queen Victoria’s Riflebird
A species of bird-of-paradise endemic to the Atherton Tableland of Queensland, Australia. The male performs a remarkable courtship display, flashing its iridescent throat and raising its wings like a fan.
Quijos Spinetail
A small, inconspicuous brown bird found in the western Amazon basin. It forages actively for insects in the forest understory, often travelling with mixed-species flocks. Its name comes from the Quijos region of Ecuador.
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