White-faced Quail-Dove
Zentrygon albifacies
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zentrygon-albifacies"></birdfyi-bird>The White-faced Quail-Dove (Zentrygon albifacies) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 276.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Medium quail-dove, 25–29 cm, with brown upperparts, a distinctive white face and throat, grey crown, and pale buff underparts. Inhabits humid montane forest from southern Mexico (Oaxaca, Chiapas) to Honduras. Terrestrial forager of seeds and forest fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 276.75 g | 9.76 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-faced Quail-Dove: white face; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Central American quail-dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Zentrygon |
| Species | Zentrygon albifacies |
Distribution
White-faced Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family