Starred Wood-quail
Odontophorus stellatus
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À propos
A medium-sized New World quail (~335 g) of family Odontophoridae, named for white star-like spots on the breast. Inhabits humid lowland forests in the western Amazon basin in Peru, Ecuador, and northern Bolivia. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; distributed across extensive undisturbed Amazonian and Andean foothill forests in the western Amazon.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,8 cm | 10.6 in |
| Poids | 336,5 g | 11.87 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rich brown above; underparts dark brown with bold round white spots scattered across breast and flanks resembling stars; bare reddish eye-ring; white starring on underparts is unique and distinctive.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident in the Amazon Basin of Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Found in lowland terra firme rainforest and forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on Amazonian forest floor. Forages in pairs or small groups; scratches leaf litter.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM.
Son
Chant
Loud, melodic 'ko-WEE-ko' duet ringing through Amazonian rainforest; middle note rising sharply. Contact between group members is a series of low, rolling cluck-like syllables.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Odontophorus |
| Espèces | Odontophorus stellatus |
Distribution
Starred Wood-quail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family