About the Venezuelan Wood-Quail
The Venezuelan Wood-Quail (Odontophorus columbianus) 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 venwoq1 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 columbianus |
| Species Codes | venwoq1, VWQU, VEWQ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Venezuelan Wood-Quail belong to?
The Venezuelan Wood-Quail (Odontophorus columbianus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Venezuelan Wood-Quail?
The Venezuelan 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 Venezuelan Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Venezuelan Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code venwoq1, or on iNaturalist.