Sapphire Quail-Dove
Geotrygon saphirina
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Small, 24–27 cm, quail-dove with brilliant sapphire-blue iridescence on the crown and nape, contrasting with rufous-brown upperparts and a white facial stripe. Inhabits lowland and foothill humid forest from eastern Colombia and Peru to the Guianas and northern Brazil. Terrestrial forager of seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.3 cm | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 171.2 g | 6.04 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Grey-headed Dove: gray head; brown above; pale buff below; long graduated tail; bare red orbital skin; Central American forest dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, cooing with sapphire quality; pure warm notes through dense humid Caribbean island forest floor.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Species | Geotrygon saphirina |
Distribution
Sapphire Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family