- Odontophorus melanonotus
Identification
Length 23–28 cm (9-11 in)
- Upperparts dark brown
- Throat and breast bright rufous
- Brown underparts with light streaking
- Male has breast darker than female
Distribution
South America: found in montane forests of north-western Ecuador and adjacent south-western Colombia, between 1200 and 2700m.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Subtropical forest floor in dense tangled undergrowth, at heights around 1100–1900 m.
Behaviour
Forages in small groups on the forest floor, rarely coming out into the open. Most often encountered when close approach forces an explosive flushing, a short flight, then disappears into dense foliage again.
Frequently heard, seldom seen.
Diet
Little has been recorded; they are known to eat insects and fruit.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved August 2015)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2021) Dark-backed Wood Quail. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 29 April 2021 from https://www.birdforum.net/wiki/Dark-backed_Wood_Quail
