Grey-headed Quail-Dove
Geotrygon caniceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geotrygon-caniceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-headed Quail-Dove (Geotrygon caniceps) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.7 cm and a weight of 201 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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حول
Small quail-dove, 24–27 cm, with a grey head and neck, rufous-brown back, white facial stripe, and pinkish-buff underparts. Inhabits montane and lowland forests of Cuba and the Dominican Republic (Hispaniola). Terrestrial forager of seeds and fruits on the forest floor. Vulnerable due to restricted island ranges and deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 29,7 cm | 11.7 in |
| الوزن | 201,0 g | 7.09 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Grey-headed Quail-Dove: gray head; brown back; pale buff below; bare blue facial skin; rufous-buff flanks; Cuba endemic species
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 12 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing with grey-headed quality; pure warm notes through South American humid forest floor.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| الأنواع | Geotrygon caniceps |
Distribution
Grey-headed Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family