About the Marbled Wood-Quail
The marbled wood quail, also known as the Amazonian wood quail, is a species of bird in the New World quail family. It has an extensive distribution in Central America and the northern part of South America. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus gujanensis |
| Species Codes | mawqua1, MAWQ, MWQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marbled Wood-Quail belong to?
The Marbled Wood-Quail (Odontophorus gujanensis) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Marbled Wood-Quail?
The marbled wood quail, also known as the Amazonian wood quail, is a species of bird in the New World quail family. It has an extensive distribution in Central America and the northern part of South America. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Marbled Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Marbled Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mawqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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