Key West Quail-Dove
Geotrygon chrysia
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About
Medium quail-dove, 27–31 cm, with iridescent gold-green crown and nape, a white facial stripe, rich chestnut back, and pale buff underparts. Inhabits dense forest in Cuba, Hispaniola, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. Terrestrial forager of fruits and seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.6 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 160.5 g | 5.66 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Key West Quail-Dove: brilliant iridescent violet-green gloss above; pale buff below; rufous flanks; white facial stripe; large
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with Key West warmth; pure notes typical of Caribbean open tropical humid habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Species | Geotrygon chrysia |
Distribution
Key West Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family