Kingdom Animalia Order Galliformes Genus Dendrortyx Higher classification Dendrortyx | Phylum Chordata Family Odontophoridae Scientific name Dendrortyx leucophrys Rank Species | |
Similar Dendrortyx, Bird, Spotted wood quail, Long‑tailed wood partridge, Bearded wood partridge |
Buffy crowned wood partridge dendrortyx leucophrys family in the highlands of costa rica
The buffy-crowned wood partridge (Dendrortyx leucophrys) is a species of bird in the Odontophoridae family. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Small groups forage in underbrush, secondary growth, near forest clearings and coffee plantations. The species local name is "chir-ras-qua" after its noisy call. It has a chicken-like appearance due to its long tail and legs. Its pale iris and streaked neck differentiates it from other quail like birds.
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