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 6 species which have been recorded in Ecuador.
- Marbled Wood Quail Odontophorus gujanensis
- Rufous-fronted Wood Quail Odontophorus erythrops
- Dark-backed Wood Quail Odontophorus melanonotus (E)
- Rufous-breasted Wood Quail Odontophorus speciosus
- Starred Wood Quail Odontophorus stellatus
- Tawny-faced Quail Rhynchortyx cinctus
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ecuador
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