Black-fronted Wood-Quail
NameBlack-fronted Wood-Quail
Common NameBlack-fronted Wood-Quail
Scientific NameOdontophorus atrifrons
FamilyOdontophoridae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsThe Black-fronted Wood-Quail has a distinctive black forehead and face, contrasting with a rufous-chestnut crown and nape. Its body plumage is mottled brown and rufous, providing excellent camouflage, with fine white spotting or scaling visible on the breast and flanks. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, distinctive, and often repeated 'co-qui-co' or 'co-qui-co-co' calls, which are typically given at dawn and dusk or when the birds are disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of Colombia and Venezuela, specifically found in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Eastern Andes of Colombia, extending into western Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesBlack forehead and face, Rufous-chestnut crown and nape, Mottled brown and rufous body plumage, Fine white spotting/scaling on underparts, Dark bill
Description
This shy, ground-dwelling quail is characterized by its cryptic plumage, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the dense undergrowth of its forest habitat. It forages on the forest floor, typically in small coveys, feeding on a variety of plant matter and invertebrates.
