Black-fronted wood quail
The black-fronted wood quail (Odontophorus atrifrons) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in mountains of northeastern Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Odontophoridae |
| Genus: | Odontophorus |
| Species: | O. atrifrons |
| Binomial name | |
| Odontophorus atrifrons Allen, 1900 | |
Feeding
The Black-fronted wood quail eats insects and nuts especially in summer, as well as plants. Unlike many other bird species, they require a high protein diet.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Odontophorus atrifrons". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
External links
- Black fronted WoodQuail - Odontophorus atrifrons. Video: L E Urueña & J A Borras.
- BirdLife Species Factsheet.
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