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 2 species which have been recorded in Paraguay.
- Marbled Wood-Quail Odontophorus gujanensis
- Spot-winged Wood-Quail Odontophorus capueira
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Paraguay
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