Bridled Quail-Dove
Geotrygon mystacea
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Medium quail-dove, 26–30 cm, with a brown and iridescent purple back, bold white facial stripe ('bridle'), grey underparts, and a rufous crown. Inhabits dense montane and lowland forest across the Lesser Antilles and Virgin Islands. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Near Threatened due to ongoing deforestation and hurricanes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.4 cm | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 197.0 g | 6.95 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Bridled Quail-Dove: brown above; pale below; dark bridle-like facial pattern; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Lesser Antilles species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with bridled quality; warm notes typical of Caribbean island dense humid forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Species | Geotrygon mystacea |
Distribution
Bridled Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family