About the Tacarcuna Wood-Quail
The Tacarcuna Wood-Quail (Odontophorus dialeucos) 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 tawqua1 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 dialeucos |
| Species Codes | tawqua1, TAWQ, TWQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tacarcuna Wood-Quail belong to?
The Tacarcuna Wood-Quail (Odontophorus dialeucos) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Tacarcuna Wood-Quail?
The Tacarcuna 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 Tacarcuna Wood-Quail sighting?
You can log sightings of Tacarcuna Wood-Quail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tawqua1, or on iNaturalist.