Dark-backed Wood-Quail
Dark-backed Wood-Quail
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The Dark-backed Wood Quail (Odontophorus melanonotus) is characterized by its dark back and upperparts, contrasting with lighter underparts. It is a ground-dweller of humid forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes.
Where to spot
Found on the Pacific slopes of the Andes in southwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, inhabiting humid subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
How to spot
They are extremely shy and blend well with leaf litter, making them hard to spot. Listening for their quiet clucking or low, resonant calls is often the best way to locate them in dense cover.
When to spot
Most vocal at dawn and dusk, making these the best times for detection. It is a resident species, present year-round.
Where to spot
Found on the Pacific slopes of the Andes in southwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, inhabiting humid subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
How to spot
They are extremely shy and blend well with leaf litter, making them hard to spot. Listening for their quiet clucking or low, resonant calls is often the best way to locate them in dense cover.
When to spot
Most vocal at dawn and dusk, making these the best times for detection. It is a resident species, present year-round.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its scientific name 'melanonotus' literally means 'black-backed,' referring to its distinctive dorsal plumage, which is darker than many other wood quails.
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