Ruddy Quail-Dove

Geotrygon montana

Order

COLUMBIFORMES

Family

Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Code 4

RUQD

Code 6

GEOMON

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Orange to yellow-orange, varying in intensity.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Red-brown
Forehead Color: Red-brown
Nape Color: Red-brown
Throat Color: Buff
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 20-25 cm (8-10 in)
Weight: 116 g (4.1 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Rufous or Rust, Buff
Underparts: Buff
Upperparts: Red-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight on rapidly beating wings.
Wingspan Range: 33-38 cm (13-15 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Red-brown
Under Tail: Red-brown
Leg Color: Red

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