Key West Quail-Dove
Geotrygon chrysia
The Key West Quail-Dove (Geotrygon chrysia) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 6 countries, weighing about 169 g. The Key West quail-dove is a species of bird from the doves and pigeon family Columbidae.
About the Key West Quail-Dove
The Key West quail-dove is a species of bird from the doves and pigeon family Columbidae. It is probably most closely related to the bridled quail-dove.
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How to identify it
The Key West quail-dove is approximately 27–31 cm in length. The bird is distinguished by having a dark rust-colored back and similarly colored wings. It has some amethyst or bronze green iridescence on its crown, nape and in the back of its neck. The mantle, back, rump and inner wing coverts show some purplish red iridescence. It also has a bold white facial stripe. Its call is a single-pitched moan and is similar that of the white-tipped dove.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Key West Quail-Dove?
- The Key West quail-dove is approximately 27–31 cm in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Key West Quail-Dove?
- The Key West Quail-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 169 g.
- Where can you see a Key West Quail-Dove?
- The Key West Quail-Dove occurs in 6 countries, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
- What birds look similar to a Key West Quail-Dove?
- The Key West Quail-Dove is most easily confused with the Bridled Quail-Dove, the Grey-fronted Quail-Dove and the Crested Quail-Dove.
- Is the Key West Quail-Dove endangered?
- The Key West Quail-Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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