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Black-fronted wood quail

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Black-fronted wood quail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Odontophoridae
Genus: Odontophorus
Species:
O. atrifrons
Binomial name
Odontophorus atrifrons
Allen, 1900

The black-fronted wood quail (Odontophorus atrifrons) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in mountains of northeastern Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Feeding

The Black-fronted wood quail eats insects and nuts especially in summer, as well as plants. Unlike many other bird species, they require a high protein diet.

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Odontophorus atrifrons". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013. {{cite journal}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)