Leptotrygon
| Olive-backed quail-dove | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: |
Leptotrygon Banks et al., 2013 |
| Species: | L. veraguensis |
| Binomial name | |
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Leptotrygon veraguensis Lawrence, 1867 |
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| Synonyms | |
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Geotrygon veraguensis |
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Geotrygon veraguensis
The olive-backed quail-dove (Leptotrygon veraguensis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitat is lowland tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.
The olive-backed quail-dove feeds on seeds, small fruits and small invertebrates. The quail-dove is typically encountered alone or in pairs. It prefers to walk or run when fleeing from danger, but will sometimes flush short distances if disturbed.
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