About the Spot-winged Wood-Quail
The Spot-winged Wood-Quail (Odontophorus capueira) is a species of bird in the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 34 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code swwqua1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus capueira |
| Species Codes | swwqua1, SWWQ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-winged Wood-Quail belong to?
The Spot-winged Wood-Quail (Odontophorus capueira) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Spot-winged Wood-Quail?
The Spot-winged Wood-Quail is a member of the New World Quail family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Spot-winged Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-winged Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swwqua1, or on iNaturalist.