White-faced Quail-Dove
Zentrygon albifacies
The White-faced Quail-Dove (Zentrygon albifacies) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 5 countries, weighing about 238 g. The white-faced quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the White-faced Quail-Dove
The white-faced quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
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How to identify it
The white-faced quail-dove is 28 to 31.5 cm (11.0 to 12.4 in) long. Eleven specimens had weights ranging from 158 to 339 g (5.6 to 12.0 oz). Adults' crowns are gray, from very light in front fairly deep at the back and into the nape. The hindneck and sides of the neck are cinnamon; on the latter loose feathers give the impression of dark furrows. The rest of the upperparts are chestnut and the back has a bluish violet gloss. The wings are dark dusky grayish brown. The face is pale grayish buff and the chin and throat pale buff. Voice: The white-faced quail-dove's song is "a low, hollow, mournful whoooo or whoo'oo."
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-faced 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 White-faced Quail-Dove?
- The white-faced quail-dove is 28 to 31.5 cm (11.0 to 12.4 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-faced Quail-Dove?
- The White-faced Quail-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 238 g.
- Where can you see a White-faced Quail-Dove?
- The White-faced Quail-Dove occurs in 5 countries, including Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador.
- What birds look similar to a White-faced Quail-Dove?
- The White-faced Quail-Dove is most easily confused with the Buff-fronted Quail-Dove, the Lined Quail-Dove and the Chiriqui Quail-Dove.
- Is the White-faced Quail-Dove endangered?
- The White-faced Quail-Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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