White-throated Quail-Dove
NameWhite-throated Quail-Dove
Common NameWhite-throated Quail-Dove
Scientific NameZentrygon frenata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThis species features a distinctive blue-gray crown, a prominent white throat, and a rufous or buffy nape with fine dark barring. The body plumage is generally olive-brown to rufous-brown, often with a purplish sheen on the mantle, and it has a bright yellow eye with a dark lore stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a low, mournful cooing or hooting sound, often described as a series of soft, deep 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe White-throated Quail-Dove is endemic to the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to central Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresblue-gray crown, white throat, rufous nape with dark barring, yellow eye with dark lore, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The White-throated Quail-Dove is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling dove found in humid montane forests. It is typically shy and often forages quietly on the forest floor, blending into its surroundings.
