List of Birds of Belize - 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.

  • Black-throated Bobwhite Colinus nigrogularis
  • Spotted Wood-Quail Odontophorus guttatus
  • Singing Quail Dactylortyx thoracicus (A)

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