About the Dark-backed Wood-Quail
The dark-backed wood quail is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae, which is the New World quail. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus melanonotus |
| Species Codes | dbwqua1, DBWQ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dark-backed Wood-Quail belong to?
The Dark-backed Wood-Quail (Odontophorus melanonotus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Dark-backed Wood-Quail?
The dark-backed wood quail is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae, which is the New World quail. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Dark-backed Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Dark-backed Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dbwqua1, 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
188
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