White-throated Quail-Dove
Zentrygon frenata
(L 11.5-12.5" 10.8 oz)
The largest quail-dove and one of
the larger South American pigeons.
the larger South American pigeons.
Bellavista Lodge
15Jan2011
Frenata in Latin means to
hold, curb or restrain.
hold, curb or restrain.
Although protected by law, dove
hunters in Mexico exact a heavy
toll on hawks and other birds.
hunters in Mexico exact a heavy
toll on hawks and other birds.
(Scott Weidensaul)
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