Buffy-crowned Wood-partridge
Dendrortyx leucophrys
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Tentang
A medium-sized New World quail (~370 g) of family Odontophoridae, with a buffy-white supercilium and rufous-brown plumage. Inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland forests from Mexico through Central America to Panama. Forages on the ground for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; commonly heard but seldom seen due to dense forest cover and secretive behavior.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 29,8 cm | 11.7 in |
| Berat | 368,5 g | 13.00 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Rufous-brown above; crown warm buff to whitish; bold black-and-white striped face; breast and flanks heavily streaked black on rufous ground; belly paler buff; tail rufous-chestnut.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Resident in the highlands of Guatemala south to Costa Rica at 1,200-3,200 m. Found in cloud forest and pine-oak woodland.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on forest floor in Central American highlands for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Ukuran Sarang
6-7
Suara
Kicauan
Emits a loud, resonant oo-oo-oo-oo hooting call; male's call is surprisingly owl-like. The haunting, owl-like hooting series carries through Central American mountain forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Dendrortyx |
| Spesies | Dendrortyx leucophrys |
Distribution
Buffy-crowned Wood-partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family