Purple Quail-Dove
NamePurple Quail-Dove
Common NamePurple Quail-Dove
Scientific NameZentrygon purpurata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark blue-black cap, a prominent white stripe extending from the bill under the eye, and a rufous-orange patch on the side of the neck. The back and wings are iridescent purple-brown, becoming bluer on the rump and tail. Underparts are whitish, grading to grey on the flanks. Females are generally duller.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a low, mournful cooing sound, often a series of soft, deep hoots characteristic of quail-doves.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, primarily in humid montane forests.
Identifying Featuresdark blue-black cap, prominent white facial stripe, iridescent purple-brown back, rufous-orange neck patch (males), terrestrial behavior
Description
A critically endangered, medium-sized terrestrial dove found in humid montane forests. It is characterized by its striking purple-brown plumage, dark cap, and prominent white facial stripe, foraging quietly on the forest floor.
