Tuxtla Quail-dove
A species of Quail-doves Scientific name : Zentrygon carrikeri Genus : Quail-doves
Tuxtla Quail-dove, A species of Quail-doves
Botanical name: Zentrygon carrikeri
Genus: Quail-doves
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Description
Description
The Tuxtla quail-dove (Zentrygon carrikeri) or Veracruz quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to pristine montane rainforest in the Sierra de los Tuxtlas of Mexico's Veracruz state. It was once considered a subspecies of the purplish-backed quail-dove of Central America. Its natural habitats are lowland and montane tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
32 cm
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Quail-doves Species
Tuxtla Quail-dove