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 4 species which have been recorded in Peru.
- Marbled Wood-Quail Odontophorus gujanensis
- Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail Odontophorus speciosus
- Stripe-faced Wood-Quail Odontophorus balliviani
- Starred Wood-Quail Odontophorus stellatus
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Peru
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