About the Tuxtla Quail-Dove
The Tuxtla quail-dove or Veracruz quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to southeastern Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Zentrygon carrikeri |
| Species Codes | tuqdov1, TUQD, TQDO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tuxtla Quail-Dove belong to?
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove (Zentrygon carrikeri) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tuxtla Quail-Dove?
The Tuxtla Quail-Dove is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tuxtla Quail-Dove?
The Tuxtla quail-dove or Veracruz quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to southeastern Mexico....
Where can I report a Tuxtla Quail-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Tuxtla Quail-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tuqdov1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves 353 species
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
33
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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