About the Chestnut Wood-Quail
The chestnut wood quail is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found only in Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus hyperythrus |
| Species Codes | chwqua1, CHWQ, CWQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Wood-Quail belong to?
The Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Wood-Quail?
The chestnut wood quail is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found only in Colombia....
Where can I report a Chestnut Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chwqua1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Quail 34 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
34
Species in Family
178
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