Purplish-backed Quail-Dove
- Scientific name
- Zentrygon lawrencii
- Family
- Columbidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The purplish-backed quail-dove is a shy, ground-dwelling bird native to the humid forests of Central America. Its rounded wing and tail shapes are characteristic adaptations for maneuvering through dense undergrowth, making it a challenging but rewarding find for those who study the biodiversity of the region's cloud forests.
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