Black-breasted Wood-Quail
NameBlack-breasted Wood-Quail
Common NameBlack-breasted Wood-Quail
Scientific NameOdontophorus leucolaemus
FamilyOdontophoridae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage, with a distinctive blackish breast and throat. The back and wings are mottled or scaled with lighter brown and blackish markings, providing excellent camouflage in the forest understory. It has a small, dark crest.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, resonant duets or group calls, often described as a series of 'co-qui-co' or 'ko-ko-ko-ko-ko-ko-ko' notes that can carry far through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of Central America, specifically in Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown plumage with blackish breast, Mottled or scaled back and wings, Small, dark crest, Ground-dwelling behavior, Loud, distinctive vocalizations
Description
The Black-breasted Wood-Quail is a secretive, ground-dwelling bird found in humid montane forests. It forages in leaf litter for food and is known for its loud, distinctive vocalizations, often given in duets or groups.
