Rufous-breasted Wood Quail
Odontophorus speciosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyOdontophoridae (New World Quails)
- GenusOdontophorus (Wood-Quails)
- SpeciesOdontophorus speciosus (Rufous-breasted Wood Quail)
About the Rufous-breasted Wood Quail
The rufous-breasted wood quail (Odontophorus speciosus) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru primarily on the east side of the Andes between 800 and 2000m in elevation (higher in Peru).
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It has been listed as least concern. The Rufous-breasted wood quail eats insects and nuts especially in summer, as well as plants. Unlike many other bird species, they require a high protein diet. Source: O. s. soderstromii Lönnberg & Rendahl, 1922 – extreme S Colombia (SE Nariño) and E & S Ecuador.
O. s. speciosus Tschudi, 1843 – N & C Peru (Amazonas S to Ayacucho). O. s. loricatus Todd, 1932 – SE Peru (Cuzco) to Bolivia (E to Santa Cruz). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-breasted Wood Quail in Manu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-breasted Wood Quail in Manu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-breasted Wood Quail sighting in Manu National Park, based on 106 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-breasted Wood Quail in Manu National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-breasted Wood Quail in Manu National Park in our monthly data.