About the Ruddy Quail-Dove
The ruddy quail-dove is a species of bird in the dove and pigeon family Columbidae. It breeds throughout the West Indies, Central America, and tropical South America. It has appeared as a vagrant in Florida and southern Texas. It lays two buff-colored eggs on a flimsy platform built on a shrub. Some nests are built on the ground.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Geotrygon montana |
| Species Codes | ruqdov, RUQD, RQDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ruddy Quail-Dove belong to?
The Ruddy Quail-Dove (Geotrygon montana) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Ruddy Quail-Dove?
The ruddy quail-dove is a species of bird in the dove and pigeon family Columbidae. It breeds throughout the West Indies, Central America, and tropical South America. It has appeared as a vagrant in Florida and southern Texas. It lays two buff-colored eggs on a flimsy platform built on a shrub. Some...
Where can I report a Ruddy Quail-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Ruddy Quail-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruqdov, or on iNaturalist.
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