List of Birds of Bolivia - 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.

  • Marbled Wood-Quail Odontophorus gujanensis
  • Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail Odontophorus speciosus
  • Stripe-faced Wood-Quail Odontophorus balliviani
  • Starred Wood-Quail Odontophorus stellatus

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