White-fronted Quail-Dove
Geotrygon leucometopia
The White-fronted Quail-Dove (Geotrygon leucometopia) is a legendary doves and pigeon found only in the Dominican Republic, weighing about 192 g. The white-fronted quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the White-fronted Quail-Dove
The white-fronted quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola; it is possibly extirpated from Haiti.
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How to identify it
The white-fronted quail-dove is about 28 cm (11 in) long, and weighs about 171 g (6.0 oz). The adult has a bold white forehead ("front"), and the rest of its head is slate gray. The sides of its neck have a reddish purple or violet cast that sometimes extends onto the gray breast. The lower belly is reddish. The upperparts are a darker gray than the head and have a metallic purplish blue sheen. Its eyes are red. Juveniles are browner than adults, and do not have the purple sheen on the neck and breast. Voice: The white-fronted quail-dove's song is a "long series of short, low-pitched 'haoo' or 'cooo' notes, given either very rapidly in the former instance or more slowly...in second".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The white-fronted quail-dove is about 28 cm (11 in) long, and weighs about 171 g (6.0 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The White-fronted Quail-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 192 g.
- Where can you see a White-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The White-fronted Quail-Dove is endemic to the Dominican Republic, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a White-fronted Quail-Dove?
- The White-fronted Quail-Dove is most easily confused with the Sapphire Quail-Dove, the Violaceous Quail-Dove and the Purple Quail-Dove.
- Is the White-fronted Quail-Dove endangered?
- The White-fronted Quail-Dove is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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