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Starred Wood-Quail

Odontophorus stellatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Galliformes (อันดับไก่)
Family
Odontophoridae
Genus
Odontophorus
Species
Odontophorus stellatus (Starred Wood-Quail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホシウズラ
Chinese 星林鶉
Spanish Corcovado de Estrellas
French Tocro étoilé
German Sternwachtel
Portuguese uru-de-topete
Russian Звездчатый лесной перепел

Similar Species in Odontophorus

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Black-breasted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus leucolaemus
Least Concern
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Marbled Wood-Quail
Odontophorus gujanensis
Near Threatened
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Chestnut Wood-Quail
Odontophorus hyperythrus
Vulnerable
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Gorgeted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus strophium
Critically Endangered
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Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus speciosus
Near Threatened
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Rufous-fronted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus erythrops
Least Concern
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Spotted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus guttatus
Least Concern
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Spot-winged Wood-Quail
Odontophorus capueira
Least Concern
View all species in Odontophorus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Starred Wood-Quail?
The scientific name of Starred Wood-Quail is Odontophorus stellatus. It belongs to the genus Odontophorus.
What is the conservation status of Starred Wood-Quail?
Starred Wood-Quail (Odontophorus stellatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Starred Wood-Quail live?
Starred Wood-Quail is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Starred Wood-Quail belong to?
Starred Wood-Quail (Odontophorus stellatus) belongs to the genus Odontophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Odontophoridae.
Is Starred Wood-Quail endangered?
No, Starred Wood-Quail (Odontophorus stellatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Starred Wood-Quail belong to?
Starred Wood-Quail (Odontophorus stellatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Starred Wood-Quail?
The closest relatives of Starred Wood-Quail in the genus Odontophorus include Black-breasted Wood-Quail, Marbled Wood-Quail, Chestnut Wood-Quail, Gorgeted Wood-Quail, Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Odontophorus — 15 Species

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Black-breasted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus leucolaemus
LC 🐾
Marbled Wood-Quail
Odontophorus gujanensis
NT 🐾
Chestnut Wood-Quail
Odontophorus hyperythrus
VU 🐾
Gorgeted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus strophium
CR 🐾
Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus speciosus
NT 🐾
Rufous-fronted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus erythrops
LC 🐾
Spotted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus guttatus
LC 🐾
Spot-winged Wood-Quail
Odontophorus capueira
LC
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Starred Wood-Quail
Odontophorus stellatus
LC
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Stripe-faced Wood-Quail
Odontophorus balliviani
LC 🐾
Tacarcuna Wood-Quail
Odontophorus dialeucos
VU 🐾
Black-eared Wood-Quail
Odontophorus melanotis
NT 🐾
Black-fronted Wood-Quail
Odontophorus atrifrons
VU 🐾
Venezuelan Wood-Quail
Odontophorus columbianus
NT 🐾
Dark-backed Wood-Quail
Odontophorus melanonotus
VU
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