About the Violaceous Quail-Dove
The violaceous quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Geotrygon violacea |
| Species Codes | viqdov1, VIQD, VQDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violaceous Quail-Dove belong to?
The Violaceous Quail-Dove (Geotrygon violacea) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Violaceous Quail-Dove?
The violaceous quail-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Violaceous Quail-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Violaceous Quail-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code viqdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
25
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