Buffy-crowned Wood-partridge
A species of Wood partridges Scientific name : Dendrortyx leucophrys Genus : Wood partridges
Buffy-crowned Wood-partridge, A species of Wood partridges
Botanical name: Dendrortyx leucophrys
Genus: Wood partridges
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Description
The buffy-crowned wood partridge (Dendrortyx leucophrys) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Chiapas, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. Small groups forage in underbrush, secondary growth, near forest clearings and coffee plantations. The species local name is "chir-ras-qua" after its noisy call. It has a chicken-like appearance due to its long tail and legs. Its pale iris and streaked neck differentiates it from other quail like birds. 
Size
36 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Buffy-crowned Wood-partridge consumes a varied diet of seeds, flower buds, small fruits, drupes, and invertebrates. It forages on the ground, often scratching leaf litter. Buffy-crowned Wood-partridge's diet showcases adaptations for a mixed omnivorous feeding strategy.
Habitat
Buffy-crowned Wood-partridge primarily inhabits humid to semi-humid montane regions, thriving in oak and pine forests, as well as evergreen and cloud forests at elevations ranging from 300–2900 meters. Their habitat also includes secondary growth areas, partially logged forests, and occasional coffee plantations. These birds are commonly found perching in trees and tall shrubs, especially near forested stream corridors on hillsides that have otherwise experienced deforestation.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
New world quails Genus
Wood partridges Species
Buffy-crowned Wood-partridge 
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