About the Sapphire Quail-Dove
The sapphire quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Geotrygon saphirina |
| Species Codes | sapqud2, SAQD, SQDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sapphire Quail-Dove belong to?
The Sapphire Quail-Dove (Geotrygon saphirina) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Sapphire Quail-Dove?
The sapphire quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Sapphire Quail-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Sapphire Quail-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sapqud2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
16
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