Bearded Wood-partridge
A species of Wood partridges Scientific name : Dendrortyx barbatus Genus : Wood partridges
Bearded Wood-partridge, A species of Wood partridges
Botanical name: Dendrortyx barbatus
Genus: Wood partridges
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Description
The bearded wood partridge (Dendrortyx barbatus) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is medium-sized with a long tail. It is distributed in the temperate forest of the Sierra Madre Oriental (SMO) mountain range in Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and plantations. The Santo Domingo River in northern Oaxaca and western slope of the Sierra Madre Oriental, act as a biogeographic barriers and mark the distribution limits between these species. It is threatened by habitat loss. Defining its national risk category requires further knowledge of their current distribution range.
Size
32 cm
Life Expectancy
1-5 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Bearded Wood-partridge consumes a varied diet including seeds, fruits, buds, tubers, and insects, employing foraging methods typical for ground-dwelling birds. This species exhibits unique dietary preferences or adaptations that are specific among its peers.
Habitat
The bearded Wood-partridge primarily inhabits humid montane evergreen forests and adjacent pine-oak areas. It is also found in secondary forests, forest edges, and gardens, with occasional visits to farmland clearings. This species favors regions with adjacent vegetation, especially along creeks and rivers, which support fragmented populations of the bearded Wood-partridge.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
New world quails Genus
Wood partridges Species
Bearded Wood-partridge