About the Tacarcuna Wood Quail
The Tacarcuna wood quail is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in Colombia and Panama.
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The Tacarcuna wood quail is 22 to 28 cm (8.7 to 11.0 in) long. Males are estimated to weigh 264 g (9.3 oz) and females 258 g (9.1 oz). Males' crown and throat are black and the supercilium, lores, and chin are white. The sides and back of the neck are cinnamon. The back and rump are olive brown with black vermiculation and the breast and belly are chestnut speckled with white. Females are similar but their underparts are more tawny brown. Juveniles are similar to the female but the white of the chin is smaller and the black of the throat broader. Voice: The Tacarcuna wood quail's vocalizations are poorly known.
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When to see it
Peak activity in April · a passage migrant species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Gorgeted Wood QuailOdontophorus strophiumThe rare gorgeted wood quail is a small ground-dwelling bird.
Stripe-faced Wood QuailOdontophorus ballivianiThe stripe-faced wood quail is 26 to 28 cm (10 to 11 in) long.
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