Violaceous Quail-Dove

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Violaceous Quail-Dove (<em>Geotrygon violacea</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Violaceous Quail-Dove (Geotrygon violacea) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Geotrygon; binomial: Geotrygon violacea; authority: (Temminck, 1809).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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