About the Purplish-backed Quail-Dove
The purplish-backed quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Zentrygon lawrencii |
| Species Codes | pbqdov1, PBQD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purplish-backed Quail-Dove belong to?
The Purplish-backed Quail-Dove (Zentrygon lawrencii) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Purplish-backed Quail-Dove?
The purplish-backed quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
Where can I report a Purplish-backed Quail-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Purplish-backed Quail-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pbqdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
35
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