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Crested Quail-Dove

Geotrygon versicolor

Near Threatened
翼開長
31.2 cm
体重
225.0 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

The Crested Quail-Dove (Geotrygon versicolor) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.2 cm and a weight of 225 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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について

Medium quail-dove, 28–32 cm, with iridescent blue-green crown, a rufous-brown back, grey underparts, and a white facial stripe. Endemic to the Blue Mountains and other forested highlands of Jamaica. Terrestrial frugivore and seed-eater in dense montane forest. Vulnerable due to extremely limited range and continuing forest loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 31.2 cm 12.3 in
体重 225.0 g 7.94 oz

識別

羽毛

Crested Quail-Dove: male with long black crest; iridescent violet-blue back; rufous flanks; white facial stripe; Jamaica endemic

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 12 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Soft, gentle cooing with crested resonance; warm notes typical of dense neotropical forest floor habitat.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Geotrygon
Geotrygon versicolor

Distribution

Crested Quail-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Crested Quail-Dove endangered?
The Crested Quail-Dove has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Crested Quail-Dove nest?
Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 12 days.
What does the Crested Quail-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with crested resonance; warm notes typical of dense neotropical forest floor habitat.
How big is the Crested Quail-Dove?
The Crested Quail-Dove has a wingspan of 31.2 cm, weight of 225.0 g.
What order and family does the Crested Quail-Dove belong to?
The Crested Quail-Dove (Geotrygon versicolor) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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