Purple Quail-Dove

Geotrygon purpurata

Doves and Pigeons · Columbiformes · Rare

The Purple Quail-Dove (Geotrygon purpurata) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 2 countries, weighing about 129 g. The purple quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

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About the Purple Quail-Dove

The purple quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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How to identify it

The purple quail-dove is 22 to 26 cm (8.7 to 10.2 in) long and weighs about 155 g (5.5 oz). The adult male has reddish-brown upperparts with a purplish wash, rich reddish purple wing coverts, and bright ultramarine back and rump. The tail is blackish with white tips on the outer three feathers. The underparts are grayish white. The head has an intricate pattern of indigo crown and nape, mostly white face and throat, a blackish purple malar stripe, and iridescent golden green sides of the neck. The eyes are pale red surrounded by bare black skin. Voice: The purple quail-dove's song is "a sustained series of soft, hollow coos, 'whot, WHOO-OO-OIT'."

What the Purple Quail-Dove sounds like

Recording: Niels Krabbe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto

Where it lives

When to see it

The Purple Quail-Dove can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Purple Quail-Dove?
The purple quail-dove is 22 to 26 cm (8.7 to 10.2 in) long and weighs about 155 g (5.5 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Purple Quail-Dove?
The Purple Quail-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 129 g.
Where can you see a Purple Quail-Dove?
The Purple Quail-Dove occurs in 2 countries, including Colombia and Ecuador.
What does a Purple Quail-Dove sound like?
You can listen to a field recording of the Purple Quail-Dove on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
What birds look similar to a Purple Quail-Dove?
The Purple Quail-Dove is most easily confused with the Violaceous Quail-Dove, the White-fronted Quail-Dove and the Sapphire Quail-Dove.
Is the Purple Quail-Dove endangered?
The Purple Quail-Dove is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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