Bridled Quail-Dove vs Ruddy Quail-Dove

Bridled Quail-Dove

Geotrygon mystacea

Medium211 gWoodland

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.

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Photo: Don Loarie · CC BY 4.0

Ruddy Quail-Dove

Geotrygon montana

Medium134 gForest

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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Photo: Lucas Illanes · CC BY 4.0

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