Singing Quail
Dactylortyx thoracicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dactylortyx-thoracicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Singing Quail (Dactylortyx thoracicus) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae (new world quail), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.1 cm and a weight of 181.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A small New World quail (~180 g) of family Odontophoridae, famous for its loud melodious whistled duets. Inhabits humid highland forests and forest edges from Mexico through Central America. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates, often near streams. Least Concern; more often heard than seen due to dense forest undergrowth; males have a distinctive loud song.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 25,1 cm | 9.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 181,75 g | 6.41 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Rufous-brown above streaked black and buff; male has orange-rufous face and throat contrasting with streaked breast; female has buff-white face with dark streaks. Dense understory cryptic pattern.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Resident in Mexico from Jalisco and Tamaulipas south to Chiapas and the Yucatán. Found in humid forest and dense brush.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds and invertebrates in Central American highland forests. Remarkably vocal; scratches leaf litter on steep forested slopes.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
5
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Exceptionally melodic, rich whistled song of 4–6 slurred notes; flute-like and rising. Named for song quality; male sings from hidden perch in Mexican pine-oak forest. Alarm chips are short and sharp.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Dactylortyx |
| Loài | Dactylortyx thoracicus |
Distribution
Singing Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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