Tacarcuna Wood-quail
Odontophorus dialeucos
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A medium-sized New World quail (~275 g) of family Odontophoridae, with a distinctive pale supercilium against dark plumage. Endemic to the Tacarcuna massif on the Panama-Colombia border. Inhabits humid montane forest at elevations above 1,000 m. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; very restricted range but protected by remote mountainous terrain.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 273.5 g | 9.65 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown above, finely streaked buff; throat and chest white contrasting with dark flanks and back; bare reddish eye-ring; white on throat is notably clean and extensive compared to related species.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Tacarcuna massif on the Panama-Colombia border at 900-1,700 m. Found in humid montane forest. Poorly known.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on forest floor in Panama and Colombia for seeds and invertebrates. Critically endangered; diet poorly documented.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Series of hollow, resonant 'qua-WHI-co' notes in alternating duet; rarely recorded. Song slightly higher pitched than related species. Alarm is a muted explosive chip.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Odontophorus |
| Species | Odontophorus dialeucos |
Distribution
Tacarcuna Wood-quail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family