About the Gorgeted Wood-Quail
The rare gorgeted wood quail is a small ground-dwelling bird. This tiny member of the New World quail family has been found in the larger oak forest remnants in the eastern Cordillera section of Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus strophium |
| Species Codes | gowqua1, GWQU, GOWQ |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gorgeted Wood-Quail belong to?
The Gorgeted Wood-Quail (Odontophorus strophium) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gorgeted Wood-Quail?
The Gorgeted Wood-Quail is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gorgeted Wood-Quail?
The rare gorgeted wood quail is a small ground-dwelling bird. This tiny member of the New World quail family has been found in the larger oak forest remnants in the eastern Cordillera section of Colombia....
Where can I report a Gorgeted Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Gorgeted Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gowqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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