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== Taxonomy == |
== Taxonomy == |
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The black-breasted wood quail is one of 15 species in the [[genus]] ''[[Wood quail|Odontophorus]]''. Within the genus, it is a part of the dusky wood quail [[species complex]].<ref name=":0">{{cite book|last1=Madge|first1=Steve|title=Pheasants, Partridges, and Grouse: Including buttonquails, sandgrouse, and allies|last2=Phil|first2=MacGowan|publisher=[[Christopher Helm]]|year=2010|isbn=978-1-4081-3565-5|location=London, United Kingdom|pages=409-410}}</ref> |
The black-breasted wood quail is one of 15 species in the [[genus]] ''[[Wood quail|Odontophorus]]''. Within the genus, it is a part of the dusky wood quail [[species complex]], and is sometimes considered to be conspecific with the [[Venezuelan wood quail]], [[gorgeted wood quail]], [[Tacarcuna wood quail]], and the [[black-fronted wood quail]].<ref name=":0">{{cite book|last1=Madge|first1=Steve|title=Pheasants, Partridges, and Grouse: Including buttonquails, sandgrouse, and allies|last2=Phil|first2=MacGowan|publisher=[[Christopher Helm]]|year=2010|isbn=978-1-4081-3565-5|location=London, United Kingdom|pages=409-410}}</ref> |
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The generic name ''Odontophorus'' is from the [[Greek language|Greek]] ''odontophoros'', meaning tooth-bearing. The [[specific epithet]] ''leucolaemus'' is from the Greek ''leukos'', meaning white, and ''laimos'', meaning throat.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Jobling|first=James A.|title=Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names|publisher=[[Christopher Helm]]|year=2010|isbn=978-1-4081-3326-2|pages=224, 280}}</ref> Alternative names for the species include '''white-throated wood quail'''.<ref name=":0" /> |
The generic name ''Odontophorus'' is from the [[Greek language|Greek]] ''odontophoros'', meaning tooth-bearing. The [[specific epithet]] ''leucolaemus'' is from the Greek ''leukos'', meaning white, and ''laimos'', meaning throat.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Jobling|first=James A.|title=Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names|publisher=[[Christopher Helm]]|year=2010|isbn=978-1-4081-3326-2|pages=224, 280}}</ref> Alternative names for the species include '''white-throated wood quail'''.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The species is monotypic.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Megapodes, guans, guineafowl, New World quail – IOC World Bird List|url=https://www.worldbirdnames.org/new/bow/megapodes/|access-date=2021-08-04|language=en-US}}</ref> Populations around [[Dota (canton)|Dota]] in [[Costa Rica]] have sometimes been split as a distinct subspecies, ''O. l. smithianus'' on the basis of differences in plumage, but |
The species is monotypic.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Megapodes, guans, guineafowl, New World quail – IOC World Bird List|url=https://www.worldbirdnames.org/new/bow/megapodes/|access-date=2021-08-04|language=en-US}}</ref> Populations around [[Dota (canton)|Dota]] in [[Costa Rica]] have sometimes been split as a distinct subspecies, ''O. l. smithianus'' on the basis of differences in plumage, but they are generally considered a [[Melanism|melanistic]] morph.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Description == |
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The black-breasted wood quail is a medium-sized species of [[New World quail]], being {{Convert|22-25.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} in length and weighing on average {{Convert|286|g|oz|abbr=on}} for females and {{Convert|300|g|oz|abbr=on}} for males. Although males are larger than females, the sexes are otherwise similar and can not visually be distinguished.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last=Hale|first=Amanda M.|date=2006-02-01|title=Group Living in the Black-Breasted Wood-Quail and the Use of Playbacks as a Survey Technique|url=https://academic.oup.com/condor/article/108/1/107/5563748|journal=The Condor|language=en|volume=108|issue=1|pages=107–119|doi=10.1093/condor/108.1.107|issn=0010-5422}}</ref> |
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== Distribution and habitat == |
== Distribution and habitat == |
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The black-breasted wood quail is found in Costa Rica and [[Panama]]. However, it has not been recorded from Panama since 1933, and may be [[extirpated]] from there.<ref name=":0" /> |
The black-breasted wood quail is found in Costa Rica and [[Panama]]. However, it has not been recorded from Panama since 1933, and may be [[extirpated]] from there.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Behaviour and ecology== |
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Like other ''Odontophorus'' species, the black-breasted wood quail is [[gregarious]] year-round and usually travels in [[Covey|coveys]] of 10-15 individuals in undergrowth on forested slopes. These feed together over small areas throughout the day, and come together at dusk to roost in low branches. They also defend group territories together by calling back and forth with neighboring coveys, most often just after dawn, and displaying aggressively at the boundaries of their territories. Unlike other species in the genus, they do not vocalize at dusk.<ref name=":1" /> |
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The black-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. |
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The species is shy and walks away in the undergrowth when approached, only flushing reluctantly.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Little is known about its diet. However, it may feed on plant matter, supplementing its diet with insects. |
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=== Breeding === |
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The black-breasted wood quail's breeding habits are poorly known, but the species is most likely [[monogamous]]. Cooperative breeding has also been recorded in the species. Nesting occurs at the start of the rainy season in May and June, but vocal activity is most intense from March-April. Nests are round hollows in leaf litter, with their entrances pointing slightly downwards, and are guarded by parties of adults. Eggs are laid in [[Clutch (eggs)|clutches]] of 4-6 eggs, and are white in color, eventually staining brown. Incubation takes 16-17 days.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Odontophoridae |
| Genus: | Odontophorus |
| Species: | O. leucolaemus
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| Odontophorus leucolaemus Salvin, 1867
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The black-breasted wood quail (Odontophorus leucolaemus) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Taxonomy
The black-breasted wood quail is one of 15 species in the genus Odontophorus. Within the genus, it is a part of the dusky wood quail species complex, and is sometimes considered to be conspecific with the Venezuelan wood quail, gorgeted wood quail, Tacarcuna wood quail, and the black-fronted wood quail.[2]
The generic name Odontophorus is from the Greek odontophoros, meaning tooth-bearing. The specific epithet leucolaemus is from the Greek leukos, meaning white, and laimos, meaning throat.[3] Alternative names for the species include white-throated wood quail.[2]
The species is monotypic.[4] Populations around Dota in Costa Rica have sometimes been split as a distinct subspecies, O. l. smithianus on the basis of differences in plumage, but they are generally considered a melanistic morph.[2]
Description
The black-breasted wood quail is a medium-sized species of New World quail, being 22–25.5 cm (8.7–10.0 in) in length and weighing on average 286 g (10.1 oz) for females and 300 g (11 oz) for males. Although males are larger than females, the sexes are otherwise similar and can not visually be distinguished.[5]
Distribution and habitat
The black-breasted wood quail is found in Costa Rica and Panama. However, it has not been recorded from Panama since 1933, and may be extirpated from there.[2]
Behaviour and ecology
Like other Odontophorus species, the black-breasted wood quail is gregarious year-round and usually travels in coveys of 10-15 individuals in undergrowth on forested slopes. These feed together over small areas throughout the day, and come together at dusk to roost in low branches. They also defend group territories together by calling back and forth with neighboring coveys, most often just after dawn, and displaying aggressively at the boundaries of their territories. Unlike other species in the genus, they do not vocalize at dusk.[5]
The species is shy and walks away in the undergrowth when approached, only flushing reluctantly.[2]
Diet
Little is known about its diet. However, it may feed on plant matter, supplementing its diet with insects.
Breeding
The black-breasted wood quail's breeding habits are poorly known, but the species is most likely monogamous. Cooperative breeding has also been recorded in the species. Nesting occurs at the start of the rainy season in May and June, but vocal activity is most intense from March-April. Nests are round hollows in leaf litter, with their entrances pointing slightly downwards, and are guarded by parties of adults. Eggs are laid in clutches of 4-6 eggs, and are white in color, eventually staining brown. Incubation takes 16-17 days.[2][5]
References
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Odontophorus leucolaemus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f Madge, Steve; Phil, MacGowan (2010). Pheasants, Partridges, and Grouse: Including buttonquails, sandgrouse, and allies. London, United Kingdom: Christopher Helm. pp. 409–410. ISBN 978-1-4081-3565-5.
- ^ Jobling, James A. (2010). Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. Christopher Helm. pp. 224, 280. ISBN 978-1-4081-3326-2.
- ^ "Megapodes, guans, guineafowl, New World quail – IOC World Bird List". Retrieved 2021-08-04.
- ^ a b c Hale, Amanda M. (2006-02-01). "Group Living in the Black-Breasted Wood-Quail and the Use of Playbacks as a Survey Technique". The Condor. 108 (1): 107–119. doi:10.1093/condor/108.1.107. ISSN 0010-5422.
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