About the Black-eared Wood-Quail
The black-eared wood quail is a bird species in the order Galliformes. Until recently, the species was thought to be part of the family Phasianidae however DNA-DNA hybridization results determined that black-eared wood quail are only distantly related to Old World quail. As a result, black-eared wood quail have been placed in the family Odontophoridae and more specifically, in the category of wood quail.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus melanotis |
| Species Codes | bewqua1, BEWQ |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-eared Wood-Quail belong to?
The Black-eared Wood-Quail (Odontophorus melanotis) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-eared Wood-Quail?
The Black-eared Wood-Quail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-eared Wood-Quail?
The black-eared wood quail is a bird species in the order Galliformes. Until recently, the species was thought to be part of the family Phasianidae however DNA-DNA hybridization results determined that black-eared wood quail are only distantly related to Old World quail. As a result, black-eared woo...
Where can I report a Black-eared Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-eared Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bewqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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