Zentrygon
# Zentrygon

Zentrygon is a bird genus in the pigeon and dove family (Columbidae). Its members are called quail-doves and all live in the Neotropics.

The species of this genus primarily range from southern Mexico throughout Central America. Quail-doves are ground-dwelling birds that live, nest, and feed in dense forests. They are remarkable for their purple to brown coloration with light-and-dark facial markings.

The genus was introduced in 2013 with buff-fronted quail-dove as the type species. It contains the following eight species:

* Tuxtla quail-dove or Veracruz quail-dove, Zentrygon carrikeri
* Buff-fronted quail-dove or Costa Rica quail-dove, Zentrygon costaricensis
* Purplish-backed quail-dove, Zentrygon lawrencii
* White-faced quail-dove, Zentrygon albifacies
* White-throated quail-dove, Zentrygon frenata
* Lined quail-dove, Zentrygon linearis
* Chiriqui quail-dove, Zentrygon chiriquensis
* Russet-crowned quail-dove, Zentrygon goldmani

Cladogram showing the position of Zentrygon among its closest relatives:

