Montezuma quail, Mearns's quail, harlequin quail, fool quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae)

Cyrtonyx montezumae is a species in the Cyrtonyx genus. It is commonly known as Montezuma quail, Mearns's quail, harlequin quail, fool quail This name is unplaced name for the species in the family Odontophoridae subfamily Odontophorinae, . This species is found in Mexico and some nearby parts of the United States.