Violaceous Quail-Dove
Geotrygon violacea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geotrygon-violacea"></birdfyi-bird>The Violaceous Quail-Dove (Geotrygon violacea) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.7 cm and a weight of 120 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 28,7 cm | 11.3 in |
| Ağırlık | 120,0 g | 4.23 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Violaceous Quail-Dove: iridescent violet-blue glossed back; brown above; pale buff below; white supercilium; neotropical forest
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Soft, gentle cooing with violaceous quality; warm resonant notes through dense South American humid forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familya | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Türler | Geotrygon violacea |
Distribution
Violaceous Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family