Birds of Venezuela - New World Quails

New World Quails

Order: Galliformes. Family: Odontophoridae

The New World quails are small, plump terrestrial birds only distantly related to the quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits. There are 4 species which have been recorded in Venezuela.

  • Crested Bobwhite Colinus cristatus
  • Marbled Wood-Quail Odontophorus gujanensis
  • Black-fronted Wood-Quail Odontophorus atrifrons
  • Venezuelan Wood-Quail Odontophorus columbianus (E)

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