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The Common Quail, scientifically known as *Coturnix coturnix*, is a species within the genus *Coturnix*. It belongs to the family Phasianidae, order Galliformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. The taxon is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, a status recorded in 2018. It is distinct from the general term "Quail" and serves as a source of quail meat.

The species has a wingspan of 34 and a mass of 8.2. Its diet consists of seeds, insects, beetles, and Formicidae. The egg incubation period is 18 days, with an average litter size of 10.2. The taxon range includes Africa and Burkina Faso. It is described in sources such as the *Nordisk familjebok* and the *Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary*.