About the Purple Quail-Dove
The purple quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Geotrygon purpurata |
| Species Codes | sapqud1, PQDO, PUQD |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple Quail-Dove belong to?
The Purple Quail-Dove (Geotrygon purpurata) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Purple Quail-Dove?
The Purple Quail-Dove is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Purple Quail-Dove?
The purple quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Purple Quail-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple Quail-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sapqud1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
43
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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