White-throated Quail-dove
A species of Quail-doves Scientific name : Zentrygon frenata Genus : Quail-doves
White-throated Quail-dove, A species of Quail-doves
Botanical name: Zentrygon frenata
Genus: Quail-doves
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The white-throated quail-dove (Zentrygon frenata) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It was formerly considered part of the genus Geotrygon. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. At 28–32 cm (11–13 in) long and a weight of 305 grams (10.8 oz.), this is the largest quail-dove and is one of the larger South American pigeons.
Size
34 cm
Dite type
Herbivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Quail-doves Species
White-throated Quail-dove