Sapphire Quail-Dove
Geotrygon saphirina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geotrygon-saphirina"></birdfyi-bird>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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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 27,3 cm | 10.7 in |
| Ağırlık | 171,2 g | 6.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Yuvalama
Nest type: PL.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
1-2
Ses
Şarkı
Soft, cooing with sapphire quality; pure warm notes through dense humid Caribbean island forest floor.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familya | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Türler | Geotrygon saphirina |
Distribution
Sapphire Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family