White-throated quail-dove
| White-throated quail-dove | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: | Zentrygon |
| Species: | Z. frenata |
| Binomial name | |
| Zentrygon frenata (Tschudi, 1843) | |
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.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Zentrygon frenata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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