Ruddy Quail-dove
Geotrygon montana
Paloma-perdiz Rojiza
Song
Ruddy Quail-dove
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Appearance: The Ruddy Quail-dove is a medium-sized bird with rufous-brown plumage on the upperparts and greyish-brown plumage on the underparts. It has a distinctive red bill and legs, a white throat patch, and black-and-white barring on the wings. These features contribute to their cryptic appearance, blending well with the forest floor vegetation.
Habitat: In Colombia, the Ruddy Quail-dove inhabits montane forests, cloud forests, and areas with dense undergrowth, typically in the Andean regions and mountainous areas of the country. They prefer habitats with thick vegetation cover where they can forage for seeds, fruits, and insects on the forest floor.
Behavior: Ruddy Quail-doves are known for their shy and elusive nature. They are primarily ground-dwellers, moving quietly through the undergrowth in search of food. These doves are more often heard than seen, making mournful cooing calls that serve as communication within their social groups or to attract mates.
Breeding: Ruddy Quail-doves build simple nests on the ground or in low shrubs made of twigs, leaves, and other vegetation. Females typically lay one or two white eggs, and both parents share the incubation and care of the young chicks.
Conservation Status: The conservation status of the Ruddy Quail-dove is relatively stable. While specific population data might be limited, the species is not considered globally threatened and is classified as a species of "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
Distribution
The Ruddy Quail-dove (Geotrygon montana) is a species of bird found in various regions of Colombia. In Colombia, this bird species is typically distributed throughout the Andes mountains and surrounding areas. Its range includes parts of the Central and Western Andes, as well as the Eastern Andes and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range in the northern part of the country.
The Ruddy Quail-dove can be found in various ecosystems such as montane forests, cloud forests, and dense undergrowth up to around 2,500 meters in elevation. It is a fairly common bird in suitable habitats within its range in Colombia.
The Ruddy Quail-dove is a medium-sized bird with distinctive rufous plumage and a mainly brown coloration. Its distribution in Colombia is primarily determined by the availability of suitable habitat, including forests with dense undergrowth where it can forage for seeds, fruits, and insects.
Taxonomy
The Ruddy Quail-dove (Geotrygon montana)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Columbiformes
- Family: Columbidae
- Genus: Geotrygon
- Species: Geotrygon montana
Vocalization
The vocalization of the Ruddy Quail-dove (Geotrygon montana) is characterized by a series of deep, resonant, repetitive calls that are often described as haunting or mournful. The primary call of the Ruddy Quail-dove is a distinctive, low-pitched "whoop" or "whooo-whoop" sound that is given at regular intervals. This call is typically repeated several times in succession, with a brief pause between each call.
The vocalizations of the Ruddy Quail-dove are used for communication between individuals, particularly during the breeding season when males may call to attract mates or establish territories. These calls are also used to maintain contact between paired birds or to signal alarm in response to potential threats.
