Birds of Mexico

    COLUMBIFORMES: Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)  
Genus: Zentrygon (2 species, 8 worldwide)

Genus Zentrygon, Quail-Doves, are the largest American doves, often over 30 cm. in length, and are generally seen on or near the ground and only inside the forest.


White-faced Quail-Dove
White-faced Quail-Dove (Zentrygon albifacies)
El Triunfo BR, Chiapas, Mexico  
   
Photograph by Amy McAndrews     Copyright and usage info


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Tuxtla Quail-Dove (Zentrygon carrikeri) Endangered ENDEMIC
   




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