- Odontophorus melanonotus
Identification
Length 23-25.5cm (9-10in). Upperparts dark brown. Throat and breast bright rufous, belly brown with light streaking.
Distribution
Colombia and northwest Ecuador, between 1200 and 2700m.
Taxonomy
Monotypic.
Habitat
Subtropical forest floor in dense tangled undergrowth.
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 disappearance into dense foliage again. Frequently heard, seldom seen.
