Tawny-faced Quail - Rhynchortyx cinctus
( Salvin, 1876 )

 

 

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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 the Wild
Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
This species occurs on the floor and in the lower understory of lowland forests up to 1,400 m. It is reluctant to fly and usually moves by walking or running. It feeds on seeds and insects, and is mostly found in pairs or small groups of up to eight individuals (Carroll et al. 2020).

Range:
This species has a disjunct range from northern Honduras, eastern Nicaragua and northern Costa Rica to Panama, Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.

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

Conservation Actions Needed
Survey to quantify the population size. Assess the population trend. Quantify the level of hunting and its impact on the population size. Monitor the population trend.
Protect suitable habitat within the range. Raise awareness for the species.

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