Purple Quail-Dove
Purple Quail-Dove (<em>Geotrygon purpurata</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Purple Quail-Dove (Geotrygon purpurata) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Geotrygon; binomial: Geotrygon purpurata; authority: (Salvin, 1878).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Geotrygon purpurata is split from G. saphirina (Gibbs 2001; Ridgely & Greenfield 2001; Donegan & Salaman 2012; SACC 105, 566). Change [8.1] English name from Indigo-crowned Quail-Dove to consensus name Purple Quail-Dove.
