Singing Quail
A species of Singing Quails Scientific name : Dactylortyx thoracicus Genus : Singing Quails
Singing Quail, A species of Singing Quails
Botanical name: Dactylortyx thoracicus
Genus: Singing Quails
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Description
The singing quail (Dactylortyx thoracicus) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Singing Quail’s diet mainly consists of small bulbs, seeds, insects, and even coffee beans. Foraging on the ground, it seeks out various prey, from centipedes and crickets to grasshoppers and grubs, displaying a diverse dietary preference. Unique to its feeding habits is the inclusion of pokeweed and coffee beans.
Habitat
Singing Quail resides mostly in subtropical montane and cloud forests at elevations of 1000–3000 meters, adapting as low as sea level in some areas. Their preferred habitats feature diverse vegetation, including oak and sweet gum forests, favoring areas with sparse understorey. They are also found in older secondary growth near old-growth forest edges and clear-cut regions, showing adaptability by inhabiting coffee plantations within their natural range.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
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