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White-fronted Quail-Dove

Geotrygon leucometopia

Endangered
طول الجناح
30,3 cm
الوزن
162,5 g
الفصيلة
Columbidae
الرتبة
Columbiformes

حول

Small quail-dove, 25–28 cm, with a white forehead and face contrasting with a grey crown, rufous-brown back, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), inhabiting highland forest. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Near Threatened due to ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 30,3 cm 11.9 in
الوزن 162,5 g 5.73 oz

التعرف

الريش

White-fronted Quail-Dove: white forehead and throat; brown above; pale below; bare facial skin; Hispaniolan endemic species

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Endangered
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-3

الصوت

الغناء

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American dry forest floor. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
الفصيلة Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Geotrygon
الأنواع Geotrygon leucometopia

Distribution

White-fronted Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the White-fronted Quail-Dove endangered?
The White-fronted Quail-Dove has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the White-fronted Quail-Dove nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the White-fronted Quail-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American dry forest floor. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the White-fronted Quail-Dove?
The White-fronted Quail-Dove has a wingspan of 30.3 cm, weight of 162.5 g.
What order and family does the White-fronted Quail-Dove belong to?
The White-fronted Quail-Dove (Geotrygon leucometopia) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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