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Tacarcuna Wood-quail

Tacarcuna Wood-quail,Odontophorus dialeucos,Black-fronted Wood-quail,Black-fronted Wood Quail

Odontophorus atrifrons is a timid species and therefore one of the most difficult birds to study or even observe. Usually active at dawn or dusk, they live in family units and generally gather in small groups of up to 12 individuals. A gentle personality. They are used to looking for food on the gro

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Scientific Name Tacarcuna Wood-quail,Odontophorus dialeucos,Black-fronted Wood-quail,Black-fronted Wood Quail
Length 22-30cm
Weight No textual research information is available
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    Odontophorus atrifrons is a timid species and therefore one of the most difficult birds to study or even observe. Usually active at dawn or dusk, they live in family units and generally gather in small groups of up to 12 individuals. A gentle personality. They are used to looking for food on the ground and searching the soil for fallen seeds, fallen fruits and insects. Usually shy and cautious, when frightened, they will usually flee on foot, sometimes quickly flying short distances.

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    Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1:2010 Red List of Birds - Vulnerable (VU).


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    Profile Details

    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    Appearance

    Larger than Old World quails, they are 22-30 cm long and usually have crests on their heads. They are short, stout, short-tailed, stout quail birds. The upper part is divided into dark brown and the lower part is black, gray, brown or red.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Found in South America.
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