Tacarcuna Wood Quail (Odontophorus dialeucos)
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Tacarcuna Wood Quail

Odontophorus dialeucos Wetmore, 1963

22–28 cmLength260 gWeight

The Tacarcuna wood quail (Odontophorus dialeucos) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Tacarcuna wood quail (Odontophorus dialeucos) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in Colombia and Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Tacarcuna Wood Quail?

The Tacarcuna Wood Quail is about 22–28 cm long and weighs around 260 g.

Where does the Tacarcuna Wood Quail live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia.

Is the Tacarcuna Wood Quail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Tacarcuna Wood Quail as Least Concern.

What does the Tacarcuna Wood Quail eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Tacarcuna Wood Quail in?

It belongs to the family New World Quail (Odontophoridae), order Galliformes.

At a glance

Length
22–28 cm
Weight
260 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
126 mm
Tail
50 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
42 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
New World Quail Odontophoridae
Genus
Odontophorus

Other birds in the genus Odontophorus

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Tacarcuna Wood Quail

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