Tacarcuna wood quail
The Tacarcuna wood quail (Odontophorus dialeucos) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Colombia and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Tacarcuna wood quail | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Galliformes |
Family: | Odontophoridae |
Genus: | Odontophorus |
Species: | O. dialeucos |
Binomial name | |
Odontophorus dialeucos Wetmore, 1963 | |
Feeding
The Tacarcuna 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 (2012). "Odontophorus dialeucos". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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