Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Starnoenas cyanocephala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="starnoenas-cyanocephala"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-headed Quail-Dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 244.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Striking ground dove, 29–33 cm, with a brilliant turquoise-blue crown, black and white facial stripe, red bill, and rich rufous-brown body. Endemic to Cuba's lowland forest and scrub. Terrestrial forager of seeds and small fruits. Endangered due to hunting and deforestation; population fewer than 1,000.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,1 cm | 11.1 in |
| Peso | 244,5 g | 8.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed richness; warm resonant notes echoing along Caribbean island forest floor.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Starnoenas |
| Especies | Starnoenas cyanocephala |
Distribution
Blue-headed Quail-Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family