About the Starred Wood-Quail
The starred wood quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests of Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Odontophorus stellatus |
| Species Codes | stwqua1, STWQ, SWQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Starred Wood-Quail belong to?
The Starred Wood-Quail (Odontophorus stellatus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Starred Wood-Quail?
The starred wood quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests of Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Starred Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Starred Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stwqua1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
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