Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The gorgeted wood-quail is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and cattle ranching. While specific recovery programs are limited, ongoing conservation efforts focus on protecting its remaining forest habitat. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local communities and conservation initiatives, raising awareness, and providing economic incentives for habitat preservation.
The rare gorgeted wood quail is a small ground-dwelling bird. This tiny member of the New World quail family has been found in the larger oak forest remnants in the eastern Cordillera section of Colombia.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Gorgeted Wood-Quail. Sightings recorded in 2 safari areas total.
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