Marbled Wood-Quail
NameMarbled Wood-Quail
Common NameMarbled Wood-Quail
Scientific NameOdontophorus gujanensis
FamilyOdontophoridae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage with a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) face and crown. The back and wings are mottled with darker brown and blackish patterns, giving a 'marbled' appearance. Underparts are a paler, uniform brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, far-carrying, often repeated cooing or whistling calls, which can sound like 'whi-whi-whoo' or 'co-qui-co-qui'. These calls are typically given from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesRufous face and crown, Mottled/marbled brown back and wings, Stocky, quail-like body shape, Orange-yellow eye, Short, stout bill
Description
The Marbled Wood-Quail is a stocky, ground-dwelling bird with cryptic brown plumage, well-suited for its life in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests. It is typically shy and often heard more than seen, foraging for food on the forest floor.
