About the Black-breasted Wood-Quail
The Black-breasted Wood-Quail (Odontophorus leucolaemus) is a species of bird in the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 34 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bbwqua1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus leucolaemus |
| Species Codes | bbwqua1, BBWQ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-breasted Wood-Quail belong to?
The Black-breasted Wood-Quail (Odontophorus leucolaemus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Black-breasted Wood-Quail?
The Black-breasted Wood-Quail is a member of the New World Quail family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-breasted Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-breasted Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bbwqua1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Quail 34 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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