About the Blue-headed Quail-Dove
The blue-headed quail dove, or blue-headed partridge-dove, is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae that is endemic to the island of Cuba. It is monotypic within the subfamily Starnoenadinae and genus Starnoenas.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Starnoenas cyanocephala |
| Species Codes | bhqdov1, BHQD |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Quail-Dove belong to?
The Blue-headed Quail-Dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-headed Quail-Dove?
The Blue-headed Quail-Dove is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Quail-Dove?
The blue-headed quail dove, or blue-headed partridge-dove, is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae that is endemic to the island of Cuba. It is monotypic within the subfamily Starnoenadinae and genus Starnoenas....
Where can I report a Blue-headed Quail-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Quail-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bhqdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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