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 9 species which have been recorded in Colombia.
- Crested Bobwhite Colinus cristatus
- Marbled Wood-Quail Odontophorus gujanensis
- Rufous-fronted Wood-Quail Odontophorus erythrops
- Black-fronted Wood-Quail Odontophorus atrifrons
- Chestnut Wood-Quail Odontophorus hyperythrus (E)
- Dark-backed Wood-Quail Odontophorus melanonotus (A)
- Tacarcuna Wood-Quail Odontophorus dialeucos
- Gorgeted Wood-Quail Odontophorus strophium (E)
- Tawny-faced Quail Rhynchortyx cinctus
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Colombia
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