About the Marbled Wood-Quail
The Marbled Wood-Quail (Odontophorus gujanensis) 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 mawqua1 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 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 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 Marbled Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Marbled Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mawqua1, or on iNaturalist.