About the Black-eared Wood-Quail
The Black-eared Wood-Quail (Odontophorus melanotis) 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 bewqua1 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 melanotis |
| Species Codes | bewqua1, BEWQ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-eared Wood-Quail belong to?
The Black-eared Wood-Quail (Odontophorus melanotis) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Black-eared Wood-Quail?
The Black-eared 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-eared Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-eared Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bewqua1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Quail 34 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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