Endemic to western slope of eastern Andes of Colombia, where restricted to two areas in departments of Santander and Cundinamarca.
 
Population
Estimated population is 2,000 - 4,300 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through logging, conversion to agriculture and hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Fruit, seeds and arthropods.
Voice
A loud, rollicking song, typically heard during early morning.
Gorgeted Wood Quail (Odontophorus strophium) [XC510581]
by Daniel Cadena (Colecci\u00f3n de Sonidos Ambientales - Instituto Humboldt) from Gambita, Santander, Colombia (song)
Gorgeted Wood Quail (Odontophorus strophium) [XC32219]
by Myornis from RNA Reinita Cielo Azul, San Vicente de Chucuri, Santander, Colombia (song)