Gray-fronted Quail-Dove
NameGray-fronted Quail-Dove
Common NameGray-fronted Quail-Dove
Scientific NameGeotrygon caniceps
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)180
Plumage DetailsThe Gray-fronted Quail-Dove has a grayish-white forehead and face, with striking red eyes and a reddish bill. Its crown and nape are bluish-gray, transitioning to a purplish-pink or vinaceous breast and underparts. The back and wings display iridescent bronze-green to purplish-brown hues, and its legs are pinkish-red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a low, mournful, and repeated 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'woo-woo-woo' call, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to Cuba, primarily found in dense humid forests, particularly in areas with limestone formations.
Identifying FeaturesGrayish-white forehead, Red eyes, Purplish-pink breast, Iridescent bronze-green back and wings, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
This medium-sized, ground-dwelling dove is characterized by its distinctive gray-white forehead and reddish-purple breast. It is a shy species, typically found foraging quietly among the leaf litter of dense forest floors.
