Rufous-breasted Wood-quail
Odontophorus speciosus
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A medium-sized New World quail (~315 g) of family Odontophoridae, with warm rufous breast and flanks. Inhabits humid and cloud forests in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador at 500–2,000 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor in pairs or small groups for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; broadly distributed in Andean mid-elevation forests with stable populations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,7 cm | 10.5 in |
| Poids | 317,0 g | 11.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Upperparts dark brown streaked buff; throat and breast bright rufous-orange contrasting sharply with dark back; flanks dark brown barred; bare reddish eye-ring; bright rufous breast is key feature.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident in the east Andean foothills of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia at 800-2,400 m. Found in humid cloud forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Andean foothill forests in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
5
Son
Chant
Paired 'co-WEE-oo' whistles, antiphonal between male and female; rich, flute-like tone in humid Andean forest. Alarm note is a rapid low 'krrk'; roost contact is muted clucking.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Odontophorus |
| Espèces | Odontophorus speciosus |
Distribution
Rufous-breasted Wood-quail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family