Buff-fronted Quail-Dove
Zentrygon costaricensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zentrygon-costaricensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-fronted Quail-Dove (Zentrygon costaricensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.8 cm and a weight of 287 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Medium quail-dove, 24–27 cm, with brown upperparts, a buff supercilium, grey crown, and rufous-washed underparts. Inhabits montane cloud forest in Costa Rica and western Panama. Terrestrial forager of seeds and forest fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 287.0 g | 10.12 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Buff-fronted Quail-Dove: pale buff forehead; dark brown above; rufous-buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Central American
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Zentrygon |
| Species | Zentrygon costaricensis |
Distribution
Buff-fronted Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family