About the Black-breasted Wood-Quail
The black-breasted wood quail is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus leucolaemus |
| Species Codes | bbwqua1, BBWQ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-breasted Wood-Quail belong to?
The Black-breasted Wood-Quail (Odontophorus leucolaemus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Black-breasted Wood-Quail?
The black-breasted wood quail is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest....
Where can I report a Black-breasted Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-breasted Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bbwqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
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Species in Family
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