Spot-winged Wood Quail
A species of Wood quails Scientific name : Odontophorus capueira Genus : Wood quails
Spot-winged Wood Quail, A species of Wood quails
Botanical name: Odontophorus capueira
Genus: Wood quails
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
Male and female spot-winged wood quails are similar in appearance but the female is slightly smaller. The bird has a reddish-brown crown with a loose crest, speckled with buff. The supercilium (stripe above the eye) and the chest-band are reddish-cinnamon. The upper parts are greyish-brown, with dark vermiculations and speckling, with the individual feathers on neck, mantle, back and scapulars having white streaks beside the shaft. The sides of the head, throat and underparts are slatey-grey. The legs are dark grey, the bill is blackish, the iris brown and the bare area around the eyes red. The length range is about 26 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in). Juveniles are similar in colouring but have reddish bills, more speckled upper parts and grey underparts flushed with rust and speckled with white. 
Size
30 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Spot-winged Wood Quail consumes insects, nuts, and plants, with a clear preference for a high-protein diet evident during summer. Their feeding behavior includes active foraging for food items found on the forest floor.
Habitat
The spot-winged Wood Quail habitually resides in the dense undergrowth of tropical lowland forests, particularly favoring areas with lush vegetation growth such as secondary forests. These environments are characterized by a complex forest structure that offers ample ground cover and feeding opportunities, which are essential for the spot-winged Wood Quail's foraging and nesting activities. The species thrives within broader regions of the Neotropical realm, where these habitat conditions are prevalent.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The spot-winged wood quail is native to eastern and southeastern Brazil, the extreme northeastern part of Argentina and the eastern part of Paraguay. It inhabits dry lowland forest, including secondary forest, at altitudes not exceeding 1,600 m (5,200 ft).
Species Status
The spot-winged wood quail has a very extensive distribution and is common in at least part of its range, although the most northerly populations are at risk from hunting. The total population is thought to be declining but not at such a rate as to put the bird at risk, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
New world quails Genus
Wood quails Species
Spot-winged Wood Quail 
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