Purplish-backed Quail-dove
A species of Quail-doves Scientific name : Zentrygon lawrencii Genus : Quail-doves
Purplish-backed Quail-dove, A species of Quail-doves
Botanical name: Zentrygon lawrencii
Genus: Quail-doves
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Description
Description
The purplish-backed quail-dove (Zentrygon lawrencii) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the highlands of Central America, more specifically those of Costa Rica and Panama. The Tuxtla quail-dove of Mexico was once considered part of this species. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
25 - 27 cm
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Quail-doves Species
Purplish-backed Quail-dove