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Blue-headed Quail-Dove

Starnoenas cyanocephala

Endangered
翼展
28.1 cm
体重
244.5 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

The Blue-headed Quail-Dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 244.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Striking ground dove, 29–33 cm, with a brilliant turquoise-blue crown, black and white facial stripe, red bill, and rich rufous-brown body. Endemic to Cuba's lowland forest and scrub. Terrestrial forager of seeds and small fruits. Endangered due to hunting and deforestation; population fewer than 1,000.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 28.1 cm 11.1 in
体重 244.5 g 8.62 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

产卵数

1-2

声音

鸣唱

Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed richness; warm resonant notes echoing along Caribbean island forest floor.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Starnoenas
物种 Starnoenas cyanocephala

Distribution

Blue-headed Quail-Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Blue-headed Quail-Dove endangered?
The Blue-headed Quail-Dove has a conservation status of Endangered.
What does the Blue-headed Quail-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with blue-headed richness; warm resonant notes echoing along Caribbean island forest floor.
How big is the Blue-headed Quail-Dove?
The Blue-headed Quail-Dove has a wingspan of 28.1 cm, weight of 244.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue-headed Quail-Dove belong to?
The Blue-headed Quail-Dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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