Russet-crowned Quail-Dove

Zentrygon goldmani (Nelson, 1912)

26–28 cmLength258 gWeight

The russet-crowned quail-dove (Zentrygon goldmani) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Most records: Panama

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Panama

Russet-crowned Quail-Dove has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Los Altos de Cerro AzulPanama4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Panama

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The russet-crowned quail-dove (Zentrygon goldmani) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Panama and far northwestern Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove?

The Russet-crowned Quail-Dove is about 26–28 cm long and weighs around 258 g.

Where does the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Panama.

Is the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove as Near Threatened.

What does the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Length: 26–28 cm
Weight: 258 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Seeds
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 142 mm
Tail: 85 mm
Bill: 20 mm
Tarsus: 42 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Columbiformes
Family: Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus: Zentrygon

Other birds in the genus Zentrygon

Tuxtla Quail-DoveZentrygon carrikeri

Buff-fronted Quail-DoveZentrygon costaricensis

Purplish-backed Quail-DoveZentrygon lawrencii

White-faced Quail-DoveZentrygon albifacies

White-throated Quail-DoveZentrygon frenata

Lined Quail-DoveZentrygon linearis

Chiriqui Quail-DoveZentrygon chiriquensis

Rock DoveColumba livia

Hill PigeonColumba rupestris

Snow PigeonColumba leuconota

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