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Tuxtla Quail-Dove
Zentrygon carrikeri
Tuxtla Quail-Dove (Zentrygon carrikeri) — Pigeons & Doves of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Tuxtla Quail-Dove (Zentrygon carrikeri) is a member of the Columbidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 267 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Zentrygon
- Species carrikeri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 267 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove (Zentrygon carrikeri) is a member of the Columbidae family, within the order Columbiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA se Mexico.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 267 g, with a wing length of about 14.7 cm and a tail of around 9.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 128 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tuxtla Quail-Dove?
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove is a large bird that weighs around 267 g.
Where does the Tuxtla Quail-Dove live?
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA se Mexico, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Tuxtla Quail-Dove belong to?
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove (Zentrygon carrikeri) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Tuxtla Quail-Dove eat?
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Tuxtla Quail-Dove migrate?
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tuxtla Quail-Dove endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Tuxtla Quail-Dove make?
1 real field recording of the Tuxtla Quail-Dove — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Tuxtla Quail-Dove's range?
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove has a mapped global range of about 128 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
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