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Nomenclature
Scientific Name: Odontophorus guttatus
Name in Spanish (Mexico): Codorniz Bolonchaco
Name in Mayan (if known):
ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: SPWQ
Family: Odontophoridae - New World Quail
About this Species
The Spotted Wood-Quail (Odontophorus guttatus) is a small game bird species that is endemic to the Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico. It inhabits tropical lowland forests, where it feeds on a variety of seeds, fruits, and insects. The bird is predominantly brown in color, with distinctive white spots on its upperparts and breast.
Spotted Wood-Quails are known for their solitary and elusive nature, which makes them difficult to observe in the wild. They are often heard more than seen, as their vocalizations are a common sound in the forests they inhabit. They breed during the rainy season, with males performing courtship displays to attract females.
The Spotted Wood-Quail is considered a Near Threatened species due to habitat loss and hunting pressure. Conservation efforts are underway to protect its habitat and promote sustainable hunting practices, but more research is needed to better understand its population status and ecology.
*Occurrence and Distribution in the Yucatan Peninsula
RESIDENCY STATUS: Yearround Resident
FREQUENCY STATUS: Fairly Common in the...
DISTRIBUTION TRENDS: Highest populations are in the ...
*This information was gathered from eBird (www.ebird.org)