Black-eared Wood-Quail - Odontophorus melanotis
( Salvin, 1865 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
Est. World Population: 50000-499999

CITES Status: NOT LISTED
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
U.S. ESA Status: NOT LISTED

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Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
The species inhabits the floor of primary and mature secondary forests at elevations of 450-1,600 m; locally it is also found in the lowlands to sea-level (Carroll and Kirwan 2020). It forages singly, in pairs or small groups for insects or fallen fruits (Carroll and Kirwan 2020).

Range:
The species occurs in Central America, from Honduras along the Caribbean slope of Nicaragua, Costa Rica, to Panama and possibly northwest Colombia.

Conservation:
Conservation Actions Underway
The species occurs in several protected areas within its range.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Accurately quantify the population size. Monitor the population trend. Research the species's ecology. Investigate the impact of hunting on the population size.
Protect remaining habitat within the range. Consider establishing reforestation programmes to restore habitat. Raise awareness for the species in order to reduce hunting pressure.

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