Rufous-fronted Wood Quail
A species of Wood quails Scientific name : Odontophorus erythrops Genus : Wood quails
Rufous-fronted Wood Quail, A species of Wood quails
Botanical name: Odontophorus erythrops
Genus: Wood quails
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Description
The rufous-fronted wood quail (Odontophorus erythrops) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
28 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Rufous-fronted Wood Quail consumes a varied diet of insects, nuts, and plant material, foraging primarily on the forest floor. Unique adaptations for diet include a robust bill suited for cracking nuts. These birds exhibit opportunistic feeding behaviors, adapted to their dense forest habitat.
Habitat
Rufous-fronted Wood Quail predominantly inhabits the understory of humid lowland tropical forests, which may include secondary growths. These birds are adapted to thrive at elevations up to 1600 meters in some regions, though typically not exceeding 1100 meters in elevation. They show a preference for dense forest environments where they forage along the forest floor.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
New world quails Genus
Wood quails Species
Rufous-fronted Wood Quail 
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