Chestnut wood quail
The chestnut wood quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found only in Colombia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Chestnut wood quail | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Galliformes |
Family: | Odontophoridae |
Genus: | Odontophorus |
Species: | O. hyperythrus |
Binomial name | |
Odontophorus hyperythrus Gould, 1858 | |
Feeding
The Chestnut wood quail eats insects and nuts especially in summer, as well as plants. Unlike many other bird species, they require a high protein diet.
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References
- BirdLife International (2013). "Odontophorus hyperythrus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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