Crested Bobwhite
Colinus cristatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="colinus-cristatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Crested Bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae (new world quail), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20 cm and a weight of 132.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A small New World quail (~130 g) of family Odontophoridae, males with a shaggy brown-white crest. Inhabits open savanna, grassland, scrubland, and agricultural areas in Central America and northern South America. Forages in coveys for seeds and invertebrates on the ground. Least Concern; one of the most widespread bobwhite species, tolerant of human-modified landscapes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 20,0 cm | 7.9 in |
| Poids | 132,5 g | 4.67 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male has bushy rufous crest, white supercilium, black-streaked white face and throat, rufous-brown back, and buff underparts spotted black. Female is buff-brown with streaked body and smaller crest.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident from Panama south through Colombia and Venezuela to the Guianas. Found in open grassland, savanna, and brushy areas.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, berries, and insects in South American grasslands, scrub, and forest edges. Forages on ground.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 1 days.
Taille de la couvée
8-15
Son
Chant
Whistled ascending 'whiit-wheee' repeated steadily; crest raised during calling bouts. Contact between covey members is a series of low, liquid clucking notes with nasal quality.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Colinus |
| Espèces | Colinus cristatus |
Distribution
Crested Bobwhite has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family