Zentrygon goldmani
The Russet-crowned Quail-Dove, *Zentrygon goldmani*, is a strikingly beautiful yet elusive species of ground-dwelling dove found in humid tropical forests. Measuring approximately 26-28 cm (10-11 in) in length and weighing 190-250 grams, it is characterized by its eponymous russet or chestnut crown, which contrasts sharply with a greyish-white face and a prominent black malar stripe. Its upperparts are a deep purplish-chestnut, transitioning to rich buffy-pinkish underparts, making it one of ...
Found primarily in humid evergreen forests, particularly premontane and lower montane zones, favoring dense undergrowth, ravines, and steep slopes. Typically inhabits elevations between 300 and 1800 meters.
Feeds predominantly on small seeds and fallen berries or fruits found on the forest floor, supplemented with small invertebrates such as snails and insects.
This highly secretive quail-dove is primarily terrestrial, spending most of its time walking deliberately on the forest floor, sifting through leaf litter with its bill in search of food. It is generally observed singly or in pairs, exhibiting a solitary social structure, and rarely flies unless ...
The Russet-crowned Quail-Dove has a highly disjunct and fragmented distribution across southern Central America and northwestern South America. Its primary range includes eastern Panama, specifically within the Darién province, extending into the Darién Gap region. In South America, it is found a...
Endangered
- The Russet-crowned Quail-Dove is named after Edward A. Goldman, an American naturalist who collected the first specimen in Panama in 1912. - It is one of the most enigmatic and least-known members of the pigeon and dove family (Columbidae) due to its extreme rarity and shy nature. - Its call is...