Violaceous Quail-Dove

Geotrygon violacea

Least Concern

The Violaceous Quail-Dove is a ground-foraging pigeon or dove of Central and South American forests and wooded lowlands. It walks quietly through leaf litter, scrub, forest floor, or open ground, taking fallen fruit, seeds, and small invertebrates while relying on camouflage and quick bursts of flight.

Family

Columbidae

Group

Pigeons and Doves

Range

Violaceous Quail-Dove Range — Resident or seasonal range in Central and South American forests and wooded lowlands

Population

≈ Unknown

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