Black-fronted Wood Quail
A species of Wood quails Scientific name : Odontophorus atrifrons Genus : Wood quails
Black-fronted Wood Quail, A species of Wood quails
Botanical name: Odontophorus atrifrons
Genus: Wood quails
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The black-fronted wood quail (Odontophorus atrifrons) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in mountains of northeastern Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
30 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-fronted Wood Quail consumes a diet rich in insects, nuts, and plants, with a notable preference for protein. Demonstrating diverse feeding behaviors, it actively forages, predominantly during the summer months.
Habitat
The black-fronted Wood Quail is indigenous to montane tropical and subtropical forests, where it predominantly resides on the forest floor, thriving within a habitat that exhibits dense vegetation and a complex understorey typical of these forested environments.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
New world quails Genus
Wood quails Species
Black-fronted Wood Quail