Key West Quail-dove
A species of Quail-doves Scientific name : Geotrygon chrysia Genus : Quail-doves
Key West Quail-dove, A species of Quail-doves
Botanical name: Geotrygon chrysia
Genus: Quail-doves
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
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 similar that of the white-tipped dove. 
Size
23 - 41 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Key West Quail-dove primarily feed on seeds, berries, and fallen fruit, occasionally consuming snails and the fruit of poisonwood trees. They forage on the ground with a preference for dense underbrush, showing unique dietary adaptions to a variety of forest floor offerings.
Habitat
The key West Quail-dove typically resides in varied habitats such as semi-arid woodlands, lowland scrubs, and wet montane forests. It prefers regions with undisturbed undergrowth, ranging from sea level up to at least 500 meters elevation, and sometimes found up to over 1000 meters in certain areas. Additionally, key West Quail-dove occupies scrubby second growths and can often be found in proximity to human habitation, particularly in specific island regions. It is thought to be an ecological counterpart to another species on different islands due to its similar habitat preferences.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Bird Feeder Type
Ground
Distribution Area
The Key West quail-dove breeds in the Bahamas and, except for Jamaica and Haiti, throughout the Greater Antilles. Despite its name, it does not currently breed in the Florida Keys and southern mainland Florida. This bird is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, shrublands, and lowland moist forests.
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Quail-doves Species
Key West Quail-dove 
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