About the Spot-winged Wood-Quail
The spot-winged wood quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, and formerly in Uruguay. In Portuguese and Spanish the bird is called uru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus capueira |
| Species Codes | swwqua1, SWWQ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-winged Wood-Quail belong to?
The Spot-winged Wood-Quail (Odontophorus capueira) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Spot-winged Wood-Quail?
The spot-winged wood quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, and formerly in Uruguay. In Portuguese and Spanish the bird is called uru....
Where can I report a Spot-winged Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-winged Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swwqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
34
Species in Family
267
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