Dark-backed Wood Quail

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Dark-backed Wood Quail (<em>Odontophorus melanonotus</em>) is a species of New World Quail (<em>Odontophoridae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grous…

Overview

Dark-backed Wood Quail (Odontophorus melanonotus) is a species of New World Quail (Odontophoridae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Odontophorus; binomial: Odontophorus melanonotus; authority: Gould, 1861.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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