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White-fronted Quail-Dove

Geotrygon leucometopia

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
30,3 cm
Berat
162,5 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

Small quail-dove, 25–28 cm, with a white forehead and face contrasting with a grey crown, rufous-brown back, and pale buff underparts. Endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), inhabiting highland forest. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Near Threatened due to ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 30,3 cm 11.9 in
Berat 162,5 g 5.73 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

White-fronted Quail-Dove: white forehead and throat; brown above; pale below; bare facial skin; Hispaniolan endemic species

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

1-3

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American dry forest floor. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famili Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Geotrygon
Spesies Geotrygon leucometopia

Distribution

White-fronted Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the White-fronted Quail-Dove endangered?
The White-fronted Quail-Dove has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the White-fronted Quail-Dove nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the White-fronted Quail-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American dry forest floor. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the White-fronted Quail-Dove?
The White-fronted Quail-Dove has a wingspan of 30.3 cm, weight of 162.5 g.
What order and family does the White-fronted Quail-Dove belong to?
The White-fronted Quail-Dove (Geotrygon leucometopia) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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