Starred Wood Quail

Odontophorus stellatus

The Starred Wood Quail is a medium-sized bird found in the Andes of South America. It has a distinctive appearance with a black head, white throat, and chestnut-brown body adorned with white star-shaped spots. These birds are known for their secretive behavior, often foraging on the forest floor for fruits, seeds, and insects. They prefer dense montane forests and cloud forests with thick undergrowth, where they can find sufficient cover and food. The Starred Wood Quail is considered a near-threatened species due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Montane and cloud forests with thick undergrowth