Black-throated Bobwhite

Black-throated Bobwhite

Colinus nigrogularis

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Odontophoridae

About

The Yucatan bobwhite or black-throated bobwhite is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, coastal mangroves and heavily degraded former forest. A specific example of occurrence is the Petenes mangroves of the Yucatan.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, coastal mangroves and heavily degraded former forest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Central America where its range extends from the Yucatan Peninsula southwards to Honduras and Nicaragua.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance