Grey-headed Quail-Dove
Geotrygon caniceps
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.7 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 201.0 g | 7.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Grey-headed Quail-Dove: gray head; brown back; pale buff below; bare blue facial skin; rufous-buff flanks; Cuba endemic species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 12 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with grey-headed quality; pure warm notes through South American humid forest floor.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Species | 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