Ruddy quail-dove

Geotrygon montana

The ruddy quail-dove is a species of bird in the dove and pigeon family Columbidae. It breeds throughout the West Indies, Central America, and tropical South America. It has appeared as a vagrant in Florida and southern Texas. It lays two buff-colored eggs on a flimsy platform built on a shrub. Some nests are built on the ground.
Ruddy Quail-Dove (Geotrygon montana) Estacion Biologica Los Amigos, Madre de Dios, Peru. Nov 2, 2023 Geotagged,Geotrygon montana,Peru,Ruddy quail-dove,Spring

Appearance

The ruddy quail-dove is approximately 19–28 cm in length. The bird is distinguished by having a rust-colored back, facial mask and similarly colored wings. The breast, rump and undereye stripe are lighter brown.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderColumbiformes
FamilyColumbidae
GenusGeotrygon
SpeciesG. montana
Photographed in
Peru