Lined Quail-Dove
Zentrygon linearis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zentrygon-linearis"></birdfyi-bird>The Lined Quail-Dove (Zentrygon linearis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.1 cm and a weight of 267.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Medium quail-dove, 25–28 cm, with brown upperparts, grey head, and fine dark streaking on the grey breast giving a 'lined' appearance. Inhabits montane cloud forest in Venezuela, Trinidad, and adjacent Colombia. Terrestrial forager. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.1 cm | 11.9 in |
| Weight | 267.3333333333333 g | 9.43 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Lined Quail-Dove: black and white lined face pattern; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Venezuelan
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Zentrygon |
| Species | Zentrygon linearis |
Distribution
Lined Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family