Violaceous Quail-Dove
Geotrygon violacea
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Small quail-dove, 23–26 cm, with a violet iridescent crown and nape, rufous back, white facial stripe, and pale buff-white underparts. Inhabits lowland humid forest from Nicaragua through Colombia to Bolivia, southeastern Brazil, and Argentina. Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits and seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,7 cm | 11.3 in |
| Peso | 120,0 g | 4.23 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Violaceous Quail-Dove: iridescent violet-blue glossed back; brown above; pale buff below; white supercilium; neotropical forest
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing with violaceous quality; warm resonant notes through dense South American humid forest.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Especies | Geotrygon violacea |
Distribution
Violaceous Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family