Long-tailed Wood-partridge
A species of Wood partridges Scientific name : Dendrortyx macroura Genus : Wood partridges
Long-tailed Wood-partridge, A species of Wood partridges
Botanical name: Dendrortyx macroura
Genus: Wood partridges
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Description
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Description
The long-tailed wood partridge (Dendrortyx macroura) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found only in Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
37 cm
Feeding Habits
Long-tailed Wood-partridge primarily feeds on seeds, small fruits, leaves, and arthropods. It forages on the ground, demonstrating a varied diet suggestive of omnivorous preferences with unique adaptations for both plant and invertebrate consumption.
Habitat
Long-tailed Wood-partridge thrives in mountainous and forested habitats across broader highland regions. It favors humid, montane environments such as pine-oak, fir, and evergreen forests with a dense underbrush, although the canopy may be more open. Typically found at elevations ranging from 1,280 to 3,300 meters, long-tailed Wood-partridge is often associated with undisturbed habitats. Despite being a generalist at the microhabitat level, it shows a strong preference for specific plant associations, particularly in forests subject to commercial exploitation.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
New world quails Genus
Wood partridges Species
Long-tailed Wood-partridge 
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