White-fronted Quail-Dove

Geotrygon leucometopia (Chapman, 1917)

28 cmLength192 gWeight

The white-fronted quail-dove (Geotrygon leucometopia) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Dominican Republic

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Dominican Republic

White-fronted Quail-Dove has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Rabo de GatoDominican Republic279 records
ZapoténDominican Republic162 records
Reserva Científica Ebano VerdeDominican Republic6 records

More places

Cabo Rojo - PedernalesDominican Republic1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Dominican Republic

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-fronted quail-dove (Geotrygon leucometopia) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola; it is possibly extirpated from Haiti.

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Questions

How big is the White-fronted Quail-Dove?

The White-fronted Quail-Dove is about 28 cm long and weighs around 192 g.

Where does the White-fronted Quail-Dove live?

Its breeding range: North America: Dominican Republic. It is most often recorded in Dominican Republic.

When is the best time to see the White-fronted Quail-Dove?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the White-fronted Quail-Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-fronted Quail-Dove as Endangered.

What does the White-fronted Quail-Dove eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the White-fronted Quail-Dove in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Length: 28 cm
Weight: 192 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Omnivore
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Endangered

More measurements

Wing: 152 mm
Tail: 81 mm
Bill: 20 mm
Tarsus: 34 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: Dominican Republic

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Columbiformes
Family: Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus: Geotrygon

Other birds in the genus Geotrygon

Purple Quail-DoveGeotrygon purpurata

Sapphire Quail-DoveGeotrygon saphirina

Crested Quail-DoveGeotrygon versicolor

Ruddy Quail-DoveGeotrygon montana

Violaceous Quail-DoveGeotrygon violacea

Grey-fronted Quail-DoveGeotrygon caniceps

Key West Quail-DoveGeotrygon chrysia

Bridled Quail-DoveGeotrygon mystacea

Rock DoveColumba livia

Hill PigeonColumba rupestris

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