Perdiz Colorada
Chestnut Wood-Quail
Odontophorus hyperythrus
Song
Chestnut Wood-Quail
Appearance: The Chestnut Wood-Quail is a medium-sized bird with a striking chestnut and black mottled plumage, giving it a camouflaged appearance in its forest habitat. It has a white chin and throat, with reddish legs and a distinctive red patch on its forehead.
Behavior: This species is for its secretive and elusive nature, often staying hidden in the thick vegetation avoid predators. Chestnut Wood-quails are ground-dwelling birds, foraging for seeds, fruits, insects, and other invertebrates in the leaf litter and forest floor.
Conservation Status: The Chestnut Wood-quail is classified as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN.
Distribution
Central Andes: This region includes departments such as Antioquia, Caldas, and Risaralda.
North Western Andes: In the departments of Norte de Santander and Santander.
Eastern Andes: Where these quails are more abundant.
Taxonomy
The Chestnut Wood-quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Galliformes
- Family: Odontophoridae
- Genus: Odontophorus
- Species: Odontophorus hyperythrus
Vocalization
Whistling Calls: Chestnut Wood-quails are known to produce clear and melodious whistling calls, often heard during the early morning or evening hours. These calls are used for contact within the group, signaling presence, and maintaining communication among individuals.
Advertising Calls: Male Chestnut Wood-quails may produce loud and repetitive calls to establish territory, attract mates, or announce their presence during the breeding season. These calls are characteristic and carry over long distances.
Alarm Calls: When detecting potential threats or danger, Chestnut Wood-quails emit sharp, short alarm calls to alert others in the group. These alarm calls are meant to warn of impending danger and prompt a coordinated response from the group to evade predators.
Soft Communication Calls: In close-range social interactions, Chestnut Wood-quails may use soft cooing or murmuring sounds to communicate with other group members. These soft calls are used for maintaining social bonds, expressing contentment, or signaling non-threatening behavior.
