TheKey West quail-dove(Geotrygon chrysia) is a species ofbirdfrom the doves and pigeon familyColumbidae.It is probably most closely related to thebridled quail-dove.[2]
| Key West quail-dove | |
|---|---|
| |
| In Cuba | |
Scientific classification
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: | Geotrygon |
| Species: | G. chrysia
|
| Binomial name | |
| Geotrygon chrysia Bonaparte,1855
| |
| |
Distribution and habitat
editThe Key West quail-dove breeds inthe Bahamasand, except forJamaica,throughout theGreater Antilles.Despite its name, it does not currently breed in theFlorida Keysand southern mainlandFlorida.
This bird is found intropical and subtropical dry forests,shrublands,andlowland moist forests.
Diet
editThese birds forage on the ground, mainly eating seeds, berries and fallenfruit.It is fond ofpoisonwoodfruit. It will also take snails in its diet.[2]
Breeding
editAlthough no longer breeding in Florida, it occasionally is still recorded in the Keys and southern Florida as avagrant.It lays two buff-coloredeggson a flimsy platform built on a shrub. Some nests are built on the ground.[2]
Description
editThe 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 greeniridescenceon 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 thewhite-tipped dove.[2]
References
edit- ^BirdLife International (2016)."Geotrygon chrysia".IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.2016:e.T22690954A93296142.doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22690954A93296142.en.Retrieved20 November2021.
- ^abcdBaptista, L.F., Trail, P.W., Horblit, H.M., Kirwan, G.M. & Boesman, P. (2017).Key West Quail-dove (Geotrygon chrysia).In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Accessed: 23 July 2017).
- Field Guide to the Birds of North America.Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society. 2002.ISBN978-0-7922-6877-2.
- Baptista, Luis; Trail, Pepper W. & Horblit, Helen M. "Family Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)". In del Hoyo, Josep; Elliott, Andrew & Sargatal, Jordi (eds.).Handbook of the Birds of the World.Vol. 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions.ISBN978-84-87334-22-1.