Bridled Quail-Dove
Geotrygon mystacea
The Bridled Quail-Dove (Geotrygon mystacea) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 13 countries, weighing about 211 g. The bridled quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Bridled Quail-Dove
The bridled quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found from Saint Lucia in the Lesser Antilles north and west to Puerto Rico.
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How to identify it
Specimens of bridled quail-dove from several islands had mean weights between 208 and 224 g (7.3 and 7.9 oz) with fairly large standard deviations. These data and measurements of various body parts suggest that the species "has low morphometric variance across its distribution." Adult bridled quail-doves are mostly brown. They have a bold white stripe across the face below the eye and a small white patch on the throat. The male's head and nape are iridescent green which becomes blues and violets on the lower neck and upper back; females have less iridescence. Voice: The bridled quail-dove's call is "a relatively deep, resonating coo" described as "haoooo", "hoo-hoooooo", or "who-whooo". It also makes a "guttural croaking" call whose purpose is not known.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in St. Barthélemy.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bridled Quail-Dove?
- Specimens of bridled quail-dove from several islands had mean weights between 208 and 224 g (7.3 and 7.9 oz) with fairly large standard deviations. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bridled Quail-Dove?
- The Bridled Quail-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 211 g.
- Where can you see a Bridled Quail-Dove?
- The Bridled Quail-Dove occurs in 13 countries, including Guadeloupe, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis and Caribbean Netherlands.
- What birds look similar to a Bridled Quail-Dove?
- The Bridled Quail-Dove is most easily confused with the Key West Quail-Dove, the Grey-fronted Quail-Dove and the Crested Quail-Dove.
- Is the Bridled Quail-Dove endangered?
- The Bridled Quail-Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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