Violaceous Quail-Dove
Geotrygon violacea
Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) · Columbiformes (Columbiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Violaceous Quail-Dove with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Ruddy Quail-Dove Geotrygon montana | 2 |
| Olive-backed Quail-Dove Leptotrygon veraguensis | 2 |
| Grey-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla | 2 |
| White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi | 1 |
| Russet-crowned Quail-Dove Zentrygon goldmani | 1 |
Family
Columbidae is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with small heads, relatively short necks and slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.
Order
Columbidae is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with small heads, relatively short necks and slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.