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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
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Description
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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.
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Size
32 cm
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Quail-doves Species
Tuxtla Quail-dove