White-throated Quail-Dove
Zentrygon frenata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zentrygon-frenata"></birdfyi-bird>The White-throated Quail-Dove (Zentrygon frenata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.2 cm and a weight of 295 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Medium quail-dove, 26–30 cm, with brown upperparts, grey head, white throat, and a whitish band across the upper breast. Inhabits humid montane forest in the Andes from Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.2 cm | 12.3 in |
| Weight | 295.0 g | 10.41 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-throated Quail-Dove: white throat; dark brown above; rufous-buff below; bare blue-gray facial skin; South American species
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 frenata |
Distribution
White-throated Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family