Tuxtla Quail-Dove
NameTuxtla Quail-Dove
Common NameTuxtla Quail-Dove
Scientific NameZentrygon carrikeri
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)37
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)235
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a grey crown and nape, a prominent white stripe below the eye, and dark reddish-brown upperparts. The underparts are paler, and the legs are reddish. Dark primaries are visible on the wings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a low, mournful cooing or hooting sound, often described as a deep, resonant "hoo-hoo-hoo" repeated several times.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Sierra de los Tuxtlas in southern Veracruz, Mexico, with a highly restricted geographic range.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head, White facial stripe below eye, Reddish-brown body, Reddish legs, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling dove characterized by its grey head, reddish-brown body, and a distinctive white facial stripe. It is a shy and elusive bird, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests.
