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White-throated Quail-dove
Zentrygon frenata bourcierii White-throated Quail-dove 1407 c Greg and Yvonne Dean WorldWildlifeImages com
Geotrygon frenata bourcieri
Information
Range Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Scientific Classification
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes
Family Columbidae
Genus Geotrygon
Species Geotrygon frenata
Conservation Status
LCSpecies
Least Concern

The White-throated quail-dove (Geotrygon frenata), is a species of dove in the Columbidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. At 28–32 cm (11–13 in) long and a weight of 305 grams (10.8 oz.), this is the largest quail-dove and is one of the larger South American pigeons.

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