Buff-fronted Quail-Dove
Zentrygon costaricensis
The Buff-fronted Quail-Dove (Zentrygon costaricensis) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 2 countries, weighing about 285 g. The buff-fronted quail-dove or Costa Rican quail-dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Buff-fronted Quail-Dove
The buff-fronted quail-dove or Costa Rican quail-dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is native to the Talamancan montane forests.
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How to identify it
The buff-fronted quail-dove is 24 to 28 cm (9.4 to 11.0 in) long. Two males weighed 310 and 330 g (11 and 12 oz) and two females 225 and 283 g (7.9 and 10.0 oz). The adult's head, neck, and breast are medium gray, the nape and upper back have a green tinge while the belly grades to brownish. The back, wings and tail are maroon. The head has a distinct pattern of light gray cheeks bordered above and below by narrow black stripes that extend just past the eye, as well as the namesake buffy forehead ("front"). Voice: The buff-fronted quail-dove's song is "a low, hollow hoOOOO", louder towards the end and with a slightly rising inflection".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Buff-fronted Quail-Dove can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Buff-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The buff-fronted quail-dove is 24 to 28 cm (9.4 to 11.0 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Buff-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The Buff-fronted Quail-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 285 g.
- Where can you see a Buff-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The Buff-fronted Quail-Dove occurs in 2 countries, including Costa Rica and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a Buff-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The Buff-fronted Quail-Dove is most easily confused with the White-faced Quail-Dove, the Chiriqui Quail-Dove and the Purplish-backed Quail-Dove.
- Is the Buff-fronted Quail-Dove endangered?
- The Buff-fronted Quail-Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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