Kingdom Animalia Order Columbiformes Genus Zentrygon Higher classification Zentrygon | Phylum Chordata Family Columbidae Scientific name Zentrygon lawrencii Rank Species | |
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Similar Tuxtla quail‑dove, Olive‑backed quail‑dove, White‑faced quail‑dove, New Britain bronzewing, Yungas dove | ||
Purplish backed quail dove zentrygon lawrencii
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 forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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