Ruddy Quail-Dove
Geotrygon montana
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Small quail-dove, 22–27 cm; male has rufous-chestnut upperparts with purple gloss, a grey face stripe, and buff underparts; female is browner. The most widespread New World quail-dove, found in humid forest from Mexico through Central America and the Caribbean to Bolivia and southern Brazil. Terrestrial frugivore and seed-eater. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.3 cm | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 125.03333333333335 g | 4.41 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Ruddy Quail-Dove: males rich rufous-brown overall; iridescent purplish-green gloss above; buff below; females browner; neotropical
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 10-11 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with ruddy warmth; pure notes typical of neotropical lowland forest floor habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Species | Geotrygon montana |
Distribution
Ruddy Quail-Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family