Purple Quail-Dove
Geotrygon purpurata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geotrygon-purpurata"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple Quail-Dove (Geotrygon purpurata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.8 cm and a weight of 142 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Giới Thiệu
Small, secretive quail-dove, 25–28 cm, with rich purple-iridescent upperparts, a grey crown, white facial stripe, and pale buff underparts. Inhabits lowland and foothill humid forest from Colombia and Ecuador west of the Andes. Terrestrial granivore on the forest floor. Poorly known. Vulnerable due to ongoing deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 26,8 cm | 10.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 142,0 g | 5.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Tiếng Hót
Soft, gentle cooing with purple quality; warm resonant notes through humid Caribbean island forest floor.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Họ | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geotrygon |
| Loài | Geotrygon purpurata |
Distribution
Purple Quail-Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family