
Purple Quail-dove
A species of Quail-doves Scientific name : Geotrygon purpurata Genus : Quail-doves
Purple Quail-dove, A species of Quail-doves
Botanical name: Geotrygon purpurata
Genus: Quail-doves
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Description

The purple quail-dove or indigo-crowned quail-dove (Geotrygon purpurata) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the sapphire quail-dove. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Nest Placement
Ground
Dite type
Frugivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Fruit

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Quail-doves Species
Purple Quail-dove