see text Zentrygon is a bird genus in the pigeon and dove family (Columbidae).

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.