Black-eared Wood Quail — bird wildlife photo, Odontophorus melanotis

Black-eared Wood Quail

Odontophorus melanotis

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Quick Facts

Type
Bird
Size
small to large wingspan
Weight
lightweight body
Habitat
woodlands, wetlands, cliffs, grasslands, or coasts
Diet
seeds, fruit, insects, fish, or small animals
Active Time
mostly daytime
Lifespan
varies by species
Field Notes
  • Its scientific name is Odontophorus melanotis.
  • The common name highlights black cues used for the visual profile.
  • It is grouped as a bird in this dataset.

About the Black-eared Wood Quail

Black-eared Wood Quail (Odontophorus melanotis) is a bird represented with a black-marked build, black toned markings, and layered feathers. Its common name and taxonomic group point toward woodlands, wetlands, cliffs, grasslands, or coasts, with a profile shaped around seeds, fruit, insects, fish, or small animals and mostly daytime activity. The entry keeps the animal recognizable for mixing by emphasizing visible body structure, surface texture, color cues, and one distinctive feature rather than broad placeholder traits.