About the Chestnut Wood-Quail
The Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus) 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 chwqua1 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 hyperythrus |
| Species Codes | chwqua1, CHWQ, CWQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Wood-Quail belong to?
The Chestnut Wood-Quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Wood-Quail?
The Chestnut 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 Chestnut Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chwqua1, or on iNaturalist.