Rufous-fronted wood quail

The rufous-fronted wood quail (Odontophorus erythrops) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae.

Rufous-fronted wood quail
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Odontophoridae
Genus: Odontophorus
Species:
O. erythrops
Binomial name
Odontophorus erythrops
Gould, 1859

It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Feeding

The Rufous-fronted wood quail eats insects and nuts especially in summer, as well as plants. Unlike many other bird species, they require a high protein diet.

References

  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Odontophorus erythrops". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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