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Violaceous Quail-Dove

Geotrygon violacea

Least Concern
Envergure
28,7 cm
Poids
120,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 28,7 cm 11.3 in
Poids 120,0 g 4.23 oz

Identification

Plumage

Violaceous Quail-Dove: iridescent violet-blue glossed back; brown above; pale buff below; white supercilium; neotropical forest

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing with violaceous quality; warm resonant notes through dense South American humid forest.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Geotrygon
Espèces Geotrygon violacea

Distribution

Violaceous Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Violaceous Quail-Dove endangered?
The Violaceous Quail-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Violaceous Quail-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with violaceous quality; warm resonant notes through dense South American humid forest.
How big is the Violaceous Quail-Dove?
The Violaceous Quail-Dove has a wingspan of 28.7 cm, weight of 120.0 g.
What order and family does the Violaceous Quail-Dove belong to?
The Violaceous Quail-Dove (Geotrygon violacea) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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