Purplish-backed Quail-Dove
Zentrygon lawrencii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zentrygon-lawrencii"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium quail-dove, 24–28 cm, with purplish-brown iridescent upperparts, a white facial stripe, grey head, and pale underparts. Inhabits humid montane and submontane forest in Costa Rica, Panama, and western Colombia. Terrestrial granivore and frugivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.5 cm | 10.8 in |
| Weight | 220.0 g | 7.76 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Purplish-backed Quail-Dove: purplish iridescent back; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray facial skin; Central America
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Zentrygon |
| Species | Zentrygon lawrencii |
Distribution
Purplish-backed Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family