Tawny-faced Quail
NameTawny-faced Quail
Common NameTawny-faced Quail
Scientific NameOdontophorus erythrops
FamilyOdontophoridae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)315
Plumage DetailsThis quail features a prominent tawny or rufous face and throat, contrasting with a dark brown crown and nape. Its upperparts are dark brown, often mottled with blackish and rufous, while the underparts are grayish-brown. The bill is dark and legs are grayish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a distinctive, loud, and resonant covey call, often described as a series of 'co-qui-co' or 'whit-whit-whit' notes, frequently given in duets or choruses.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid forests of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesTawny/rufous face and throat, Dark brown body plumage, Stocky, ground-dwelling appearance, Distinctive covey calls
Description
The Tawny-faced Quail is a small, stocky ground-dwelling bird characterized by its distinctive rufous face and throat. It typically forages in small coveys on the forest floor, relying on camouflage for protection.
