Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail
NameRufous-breasted Wood-Quail
Common NameRufous-breasted Wood-Quail
Scientific NameOdontophorus speciosus
FamilyOdontophoridae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)325
Plumage DetailsThe head is blackish with fine white streaking or spotting on the crown and nape. The breast and belly are a rich rufous (reddish-brown). The upperparts are mottled brown with blackish markings, creating a scaled or barred pattern. It has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, often duetting calls, typically a series of repeated 'co-qui-co-qui-co' or 'whi-whi-whi' notes, frequently heard at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically in southern Ecuador, Peru, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-colored breast, Dark head with white streaking/spotting on crown, Mottled brown back, Plump, quail-like body shape, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail is a plump, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its striking rufous breast and dark, finely streaked head. It forages shyly in the dense undergrowth of humid montane forests, often in small coveys.
