Spotted Wood-quail
Odontophorus guttatus
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À propos
A medium-sized New World quail (~300 g) of family Odontophoridae, with bold white spotting on rufous-brown plumage. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests from Mexico (Chiapas) through Central America to Colombia and Venezuela. Forages in pairs on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; widespread in Middle American forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,2 cm | 11.5 in |
| Poids | 304,0 g | 10.72 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown above finely streaked; underparts boldly spotted with pale buff-white on dark brown; bare orange-red eye-ring; orange crest small and bright; spotted underparts and orange crest are distinctive.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident from Mexico south through Central America. Found in humid lowland and foothill forest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on floor of Central American and South American forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits in leaf litter.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Resonant, slightly buzzy 'kwuh-WEE-kwuh' antiphonal duet; buzzy quality distinguishes it from congeners. Dawn chorus is particularly loud; alarm is rapid harsh 'kek-kek' rattling.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Odontophorus |
| Espèces | Odontophorus guttatus |
Distribution
Spotted Wood-quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family