Female and juvenile two-coloured wolf spiders are easily distinguished from other wolf spiders by their dramatic colouring.
Related species for the Dark-backed wood-quail (Odontophorus melanonotus)
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Gorgeted wood-quail (Odontophorus strophium)
The gorgeted wood-quail is a small New World quail distinguished by the distinctive black and white bands on its throat. The rest of the…
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Bearded wood-partridge (Dendrortyx barbatus)
The bearded wood-partridge is a distinctive, long-tailed partridge with a bluish-grey head and neck, and a brownish crown and crest. The…
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Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos)
Information on the kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly. …
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Swamp francolin (Francolinus gularis)
The swamp francolin (Francolinus gularis) is a shy, terrestrial game bird belonging to the grouse, partridge and pheasant family (Phasiandae…
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Rufous-headed chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera)
A relatively small member of the Cracidae family, the rufous-headed chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera) is a brownish bird which, as its name…
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Black curassow (Crax alector)
Information on the black curassow (Crax alector) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Crested guan (Penelope purpurascens)
Information on the crested guan is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Udzungwa forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis)
Described as recently as 1991, the Udzungwa forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) was discovered by chance when two Danish explorers…
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Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri)
The highly threatened Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri) is a strikingly beautiful but elusive species. The upperparts…
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Spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis)
The spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis) is a dark, stocky bird of coniferous forests in the northern United States and Canada. The male…
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Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis)
Information on the Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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White-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica)
A beautiful, colourful bird, the male white-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica) has a striking white forehead, a black-spotted…
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Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)
Information on the koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Blue-throated piping-guan (Pipile cumanensis)
Information on the blue-throated piping-guan is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Brown quail (Coturnix ypsilophora)
A small, plump bird, the brown quail (Coturnix ypsilophora) is a nomadic species that varies significantly in colour, size and location…
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Aceh pheasant (Lophura hoogerwerfi)
Information on the aceh pheasant (Lophura hoogerwerfi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Chestnut-necklaced partridge (Arborophila charltonii)
Information on the chestnut-necklaced partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus)
The state bird of Pennsylvania, the ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) gets its name from the tufts of black feathers on its neck, which are…
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Vietnamese pheasant (Lophura hatinhensis)
Discovered as recently as 1964, the Vietnamese pheasant (Lophura hatinhensis) is also known as Vo Quy's pheasant after the Vietnamese…
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Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
The wild relative of one of only two domesticated birds to have originated in North America, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of…
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Taiwan partridge (Arborophila crudigularis)
Information on the Taiwan partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Swierstra's francolin (Francolinus swierstrai)
Information on Swierstra's francolin (Francolinus swierstrai) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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White-browed guan (Penelope jacucaca)
The white-browed guan is a medium-sized bird of the Cracidae family, a group of birds which are similar in appearance to turkeys. Its…
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Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)
Information on the golden pheasant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Swinhoe’s pheasant (Lophura swinhoii)
The Swinhoe’s pheasant cock is a spectacular bird, boasting a glossy black plumage with brilliant metallic blue lustre, and a bold and…
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Hume’s pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae)
Although closely resembling Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti), the male of this species can be distinguished by the deep chestnut…
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Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
The national bird of India, the spectacular appearance of the male Indian peafowl, or ‘peacock’, is well-known throughout the world. The…
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Chestnut-headed partridge (Arborophila cambodiana)
Information on the chestnut-headed partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Blue-billed curassow (Crax alberti)
The blue-billed curassow is the most threatened cracid species in the world and amongst the most endangered of all birds. This large, mainly…
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Razor-billed curassow (Mitu tuberosum)
Information on the razor-billed curassow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
