About the Starred Wood-Quail
The Starred Wood-Quail (Odontophorus stellatus) 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 stwqua1 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 stellatus |
| Species Codes | stwqua1, STWQ, SWQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Starred Wood-Quail belong to?
The Starred Wood-Quail (Odontophorus stellatus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Starred Wood-Quail?
The Starred 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 Starred Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Starred Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stwqua1, or on iNaturalist.