Russet-crowned quail-dove facts for kids
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: | Zentrygon |
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Z. goldmani
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| Zentrygon goldmani (Nelson, 1912)
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The russet-crowned quail-dove (Zentrygon goldmani) is a type of bird that belongs to the Columbidae family, which includes doves and pigeons. You can find this bird in Panama and the very northwestern part of Colombia.
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About the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
How Scientists Name This Bird
When scientists first discovered the russet-crowned quail-dove, they gave it the name Geotrygon. Later, they changed its name to Oreopelia. Now, it's known as Zentrygon goldmani. Scientists think it's closely related to another bird called the lined quail-dove. There are two slightly different kinds, or subspecies, of the russet-crowned quail-dove: Z. g. goldmani and Z. g. oreas.
What Does the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove Look Like?
Male russet-crowned quail-doves are about 26.5 to 28.5 centimeters (10.4 to 11.2 inches) long. Females are a bit shorter, around 27 to 28 centimeters (10.6 to 11 inches). Both weigh about 258 grams (9.1 ounces).
Adult males have a reddish-brown top of the head and back of the neck, with a lighter forehead. They have a black stripe on their cheek. Their upper body and wings are brown with a purple shine. The throat and chest are gray, and their belly is whitish-gray. Their eyes are orange with a red ring, surrounded by gray skin, and they have a red spot in front of the eye. Their legs and feet are red.
Female birds have a gray chest with a brownish tint, and their wings are less reddish-brown than the males'. Young birds have dull, yellowish-brown upper parts and brownish underparts with reddish-yellow feather edges. The Z. g. oreas subspecies looks similar to the main type but is generally darker.
Where Does the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove Live?
The main subspecies, Z. g. goldmani, lives in eastern Panamá Province and Darién Province in Panama, extending into the very northwestern part of Colombia. The Z. g. oreas subspecies is found in eastern Panama, but to the west of where Z. g. goldmani lives.
These birds prefer to live in subtropical forests, usually in the foothills and lower mountains. They are typically found at elevations between 750 and 1600 meters (2,460 and 5,250 feet) above sea level. However, in Colombia, they can sometimes be found as low as 90 meters (300 feet).
Russet-crowned Quail-Dove Behavior
What Does It Eat?
The russet-crowned quail-dove usually looks for food on the forest floor. It mainly eats seeds.
Reproduction
Scientists don't know much about how the russet-crowned quail-dove reproduces or raises its young. More research is needed to understand their breeding habits.
What Does Its Song Sound Like?
The song of the russet-crowned quail-dove is a single, slightly slurred note that sounds like wOuu. Sometimes, it can sound like two syllables.
Protecting the Russet-crowned Quail-Dove
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has listed the russet-crowned quail-dove as "Near Threatened." This means that while it's not in immediate danger of disappearing, its population is decreasing. The main reason for this decline is that its forest home is being lost. Scientists say that a lot more research and surveys are needed to find out exactly how many of these birds are left and how their numbers are changing. This information is important to help protect them.
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