Rufous-fronted Wood-Quail
NameRufous-fronted Wood-Quail
Common NameRufous-fronted Wood-Quail
Scientific NameOdontophorus erythrops
FamilyOdontophoridae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown to blackish, often with fine barring. The face, throat, and breast are a striking rufous (reddish-brown) color. A small, distinct white patch is present on the lower throat, often bordered by black, and the flanks may show some white streaking or scaling.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, often duetting or group calls, typically a series of emphatic notes described as 'ko-KWA-ko' or 'whit-whit-WHEET', sometimes sounding like 'cu-cu-CUA-cua'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes, primarily found in western Ecuador and southwestern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous face, throat, and breast, Dark brown to blackish upperparts, Small white patch on lower throat, Ground-dwelling behavior in dense forest undergrowth, Loud, distinctive group calls
Description
The Rufous-fronted Wood-Quail is a small, plump, ground-dwelling bird found in humid montane forests. It typically forages in small coveys on the forest floor, often hidden in dense undergrowth. These birds are known for their loud, distinctive calls.
