Olive-backed Quail-Dove
Leptotrygon veraguensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leptotrygon-veraguensis"></birdfyi-bird>About
Small quail-dove, 23–26 cm, with olive-brown upperparts, a white facial stripe, and buff-white underparts with rufous-washed flanks. Inhabits dense humid lowland and foothill forest from southern Nicaragua and Costa Rica to Ecuador and northern Venezuela. Terrestrial forager. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.4 cm | 10.4 in |
| Weight | 152.5 g | 5.38 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Olive-backed Quail-Dove: olive-brown back; pale buff below; white supercilium; bare blue facial skin; Central American forest dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Andean highland terrain habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Leptotrygon |
| Species | Leptotrygon veraguensis |
Distribution
Olive-backed Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family