Violaceous Quail-Dove
NameViolaceous Quail-Dove
Common NameViolaceous Quail-Dove
Scientific NameGeotrygon violacea
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsAdults have a deep violaceous (purplish-pink) wash on the head, neck, and breast, contrasting with a white belly. The back, wings, and tail are rich chestnut-brown. It has a distinctive red eye-ring and red legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, low, mournful cooing sound, often described as a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesViolaceous (purplish-pink) wash on head and breast, Chestnut-brown back and wings, White belly, Red eye-ring, Red legs, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Violaceous Quail-Dove is a small, ground-dwelling dove characterized by its striking purplish-pink and brown plumage. It typically forages quietly on the forest floor, often in humid lowland areas.
