Grey-fronted Quail-Dove
Geotrygon caniceps
The Grey-fronted Quail-Dove (Geotrygon caniceps) is a rare doves and pigeon found only in Cuba, weighing about 192 g. The grey-fronted quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Grey-fronted Quail-Dove
The grey-fronted quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Cuba.
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How to identify it
The male grey-fronted quail-dove is 26 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in) long and the female 27 cm (11 in). They weigh 192 to 210 g (6.8 to 7.4 oz). The adult male's forehead ("front") is grayish white darkening to gray on the rest of the head, with slight purplish iridescence on the back of it. The medium gray throat darkens on the breast, whose sides are gossy purple. The belly is cream and the vent area rufous. The shoulders are glossy purple, the lower back and rump bluish purple, and the tail gray. The adult female is very similar but duller. Voice: The grey-fronted quail-dove's song is a "long series of short, low-pitched 'haoo' or 'cooo' notes" that can be given slowly or very fast. It sings year round though less in the wet season.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Grey-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The male grey-fronted quail-dove is 26 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in) long and the female 27 cm (11 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Grey-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The Grey-fronted Quail-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 192 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The Grey-fronted Quail-Dove is endemic to Cuba, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The Grey-fronted Quail-Dove is most easily confused with the Crested Quail-Dove, the Purple Quail-Dove and the Violaceous Quail-Dove.
- Is the Grey-fronted Quail-Dove endangered?
- The Grey-fronted Quail-Dove is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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