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Ruddy Quail-dove
A species of Quail-doves Scientific name : Geotrygon montana Genus : Quail-doves
Ruddy Quail-dove, A species of Quail-doves
Botanical name: Geotrygon montana
Genus: Quail-doves
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Description General Info
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Description
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The ruddy quail-dove is approximately 19–28 cm in length. The bird is distinguished by having a rust-colored back, facial mask and similarly colored wings. The breast, rump and undereye stripe are lighter brown.
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Size
23 - 41 cm
Feeding Habits
Ruddy Quail-dove consumes a variety of small fruits, seeds such as pimento and physic-nut, and invertebrates gleaned from the forest floor. It has a preference for oily seeds and occasionally eats corn and small slugs. Ruddy Quail-dove's foraging is adapted to ground feeding.
Habitat
The ruddy Quail-dove is typically found in the understory of lowland evergreen forests, which serves as its primary habitat. Aside from evergreen forests, these birds also inhabit tall second growth areas, semi-deciduous forests, and are known to dwell within agricultural landscapes such as coffee and cacao plantations. Geographically, they can be found across a range of elevations, from lowland regions to areas as high as 2,600 meters, although the specific elevation limit may vary by region.
Dite type
Frugivorous
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General Info
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Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
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Ground
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Quail-doves Species
Ruddy Quail-dove