Chiriqui Quail-Dove
Zentrygon chiriquensis
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Medium quail-dove, 24–27 cm, with olive-brown upperparts, a rufous crown, white facial stripe, and pale buff underparts. Confined to highland forest in western Panama and adjacent Costa Rica (Chiriquí highlands). Terrestrial granivore and frugivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 301.5 g | 10.64 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Chiriqui Quail-Dove: dark brown above; rufous-buff below; bare blue-gray facial skin; long tail; Panama-Costa Rica endemic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Zentrygon |
| Species | Zentrygon chiriquensis |
Distribution
Chiriqui Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family