Quail-dove

Geotrygon is a bird genus in the pigeon and dove family (Columbidae). Its members are called quail-doves and all live in the Neotropics. The 17 species of this genus have ranges from southern Mexico and Central America to the West Indies and South America. Quail-doves are ground-dwelling birds that live, nest, and feed in dense forests. They are remarkable for their purple to brown coloration with light-and-dark facial markings. It contains the following species:


 * Purplish-backed Quail-Dove, Geotrygon lawrencii
 * Tuxtla Quail-Dove or Veracruz Quail-Dove, Geotrygon carrikeri
 * Buff-fronted Quail-Dove or Costa Rica Quail-Dove, Geotrygon costaricensis
 * Russet-crowned Quail-Dove, Geotrygon goldmani
 * Sapphire Quail-Dove, Geotrygon saphirina
 * Grey-fronted Quail-Dove, Geotrygon caniceps
 * White-fronted Quail-Dove or Hispaniolan Quail-dove, Geotrygon leucometopius
 * Crested Quail-Dove, Geotrygon versicolor
 * Chiriqui Quail-Dove, Geotrygon chiriquensis
 * Olive-backed Quail-Dove, Geotrygon veraguensis
 * White-faced Quail-Dove, Geotrygon albifacies
 * Lined Quail-Dove, Geotrygon linearis
 * White-throated Quail-Dove, Geotrygon frenata
 * Key West Quail-Dove, Geotrygon chrysia
 * Bridled Quail-Dove, Geotrygon mystacea
 * Violaceous Quail-Dove, Geotrygon violacea
 * Ruddy Quail-Dove, Geotrygon montana
 * Puerto Rican Quail-Dove, Geotrygon larva - prehistoric