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
Description
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. 
Size
23 - 41 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
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
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Bird Feeder Type
Ground
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Quail-doves Species
Ruddy Quail-dove 
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