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Sapphire Quail-Dove

Geotrygon saphirina

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
27,3 cm
Berat
171,2 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

The Sapphire Quail-Dove (Geotrygon saphirina) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.3 cm and a weight of 171.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

Small, 24–27 cm, quail-dove with brilliant sapphire-blue iridescence on the crown and nape, contrasting with rufous-brown upperparts and a white facial stripe. Inhabits lowland and foothill humid forest from eastern Colombia and Peru to the Guianas and northern Brazil. Terrestrial forager of seeds. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 27,3 cm 10.7 in
Berat 171,2 g 6.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, cooing with sapphire quality; pure warm notes through dense humid Caribbean island forest floor.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Sapphire Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Sapphire Quail-Dove endangered?
The Sapphire Quail-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sapphire Quail-Dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Sapphire Quail-Dove sound like?
Soft, cooing with sapphire quality; pure warm notes through dense humid Caribbean island forest floor.
How big is the Sapphire Quail-Dove?
The Sapphire Quail-Dove has a wingspan of 27.3 cm, weight of 171.2 g.
What order and family does the Sapphire Quail-Dove belong to?
The Sapphire Quail-Dove (Geotrygon saphirina) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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