Spot-bellied Bobwhite vs Bearded Wood-partridge
Colinus leucopogon comparé à Dendrortyx barbatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Spot-bellied Bobwhite | Bearded Wood-partridge |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Colinus leucopogon | Dendrortyx barbatus |
| Ordre | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Famille | Odontophoridae | Odontophoridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 20,6 cm (8.1 in) | 30,1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Poids | 129,5 g (4.57 oz) | 407,5 g (14.37 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Eats seeds, berries, and invertebrates in Central American dry forests and scrubby grassland. Forages on … | Forages in Mexican cloud forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Critically endangered; diet poorly … |
| Taille de la couvée | 11-13 | 4-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Spot-bellied Bobwhite only
Bearded Wood-partridge only
Song & Call Comparison
Spot-bellied Bobwhite
Shrill, ascending two-note whistle; male territorial song shorter and drier than Northern Bobwhite. Alarm a sharp nasal 'kwik'; flock maintains rolling soft chatter.
Bearded Wood-partridge
Emits a loud, resonant hooting call similar to other Dendrortyx wood-partridges. The owl-like hooting carries through cloud forest; calls are poorly differentiated from Long-tailed.
Geographic Range & Migration
Spot-bellied Bobwhite
Resident from Guatemala and El Salvador south through Central America to Colombia. Found in brushy fields and open woodland.
Bearded Wood-partridge
Endemic to cloud forest in the Sierra de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico, and adjacent Veracruz at 1,500-2,500 m. Rarely observed.
Statut de conservation
Spot-bellied Bobwhite
Bearded Wood-partridge
How to Tell Them Apart
Spot-bellied Bobwhite
Male has white throat with dark scaling, white supercilium, chestnut-brown back with dark streaks, and underparts heavily spotted black on white; flanks chestnut-barred. Female duller and buffier.
Bearded Wood-partridge
Rufous-brown above; grey head with white supercilium; distinct black-and-white beard streaks on lower throat and chin; breast streaked black and white; flanks rufous-brown; belly pale buff.
About These Birds
Spot-bellied Bobwhite
A small New World quail (~130 g) of family Odontophoridae, with a white-spotted belly in males. Inhabits open habitats including pine savannas, grasslands, shrubby clearings, and agricultural edges from Honduras to Costa Rica. Forages in coveys for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; adapted to disturbed and semi-open landscapes in Central American Pacific lowlands.
Bearded Wood-partridge
A medium-sized New World quail (~405 g) of family Odontophoridae, with a distinct facial streak resembling a beard. Endemic to cloud forest in a restricted area of the Sierra Madre Oriental of eastern Mexico. Forages on the ground for seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable; critically restricted range in highly fragmented Mexican highland forests, with ongoing habitat loss from agricultural expansion.