Black-breasted Wood-quail
Odontophorus leucolaemus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="odontophorus-leucolaemus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-breasted Wood-quail (Odontophorus leucolaemus) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae (new world quail), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.3 cm and a weight of 293.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized New World quail (~295 g) of family Odontophoridae, with contrasting black breast and white facial markings. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests in Costa Rica and Panama. Forages secretively on the forest floor in pairs or small groups for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; found in intact forest of Central America's Pacific and Caribbean slopes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.3 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 293.6666666666667 g | 10.36 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown above; throat white; breast and belly jet black contrasting with white throat; bare reddish eye-ring; flanks dark brown; black breast against white throat creates bold bicoloured underpart pattern.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident in the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,500 m. Found in humid cloud forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on forest floor in Costa Rican and Panamanian lowland and foothill forests.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-17 days.
Clutch Size
5
Sound
Song
Resonant 'cor-WE-co' duet calls; male initiates, female responds immediately. Very loud for size, audible through dense Panamanian forest. Alarm is rapid, harsh clucking.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Odontophorus |
| Species | Odontophorus leucolaemus |
Distribution
Black-breasted Wood-quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Odontophoridae family