Crested Quail-Dove
Geotrygon versicolor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geotrygon-versicolor"></birdfyi-bird>The Crested Quail-Dove (Geotrygon versicolor) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.2 cm and a weight of 225 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
Medium quail-dove, 28–32 cm, with iridescent blue-green crown, a rufous-brown back, grey underparts, and a white facial stripe. Endemic to the Blue Mountains and other forested highlands of Jamaica. Terrestrial frugivore and seed-eater in dense montane forest. Vulnerable due to extremely limited range and continuing forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.2 cm | 12.3 in |
| Weight | 225.0 g | 7.94 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Crested Quail-Dove: male with long black crest; iridescent violet-blue back; rufous flanks; white facial stripe; Jamaica endemic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 12 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with crested resonance; warm notes typical of dense neotropical forest floor habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Species | Geotrygon versicolor |
Distribution
Crested Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family