Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Blue-headed Quail-Dove
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The Blue-headed Quail-Dove is a critically endangered ground-dove endemic to Cuba. It is renowned for its striking blue head and secretive nature, making it a rare and challenging sighting.
Where to spot
Endemic to Cuba, typically found in dense, undisturbed evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, particularly in karst regions with deep leaf litter.
How to spot
Observing this very shy bird requires extreme patience. Look for it walking silently and deliberately on the forest floor, often near dense undergrowth. Listen intently for its low, mournful, owl-like cooing call, which can be the best indicator of its presence.
When to spot
Year-round, with activity concentrated during the early morning and late afternoon hours when they forage most actively.
Where to spot
Endemic to Cuba, typically found in dense, undisturbed evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, particularly in karst regions with deep leaf litter.
How to spot
Observing this very shy bird requires extreme patience. Look for it walking silently and deliberately on the forest floor, often near dense undergrowth. Listen intently for its low, mournful, owl-like cooing call, which can be the best indicator of its presence.
When to spot
Year-round, with activity concentrated during the early morning and late afternoon hours when they forage most actively.
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This species is the only member of its genus, Starnoenas, highlighting its unique evolutionary path among quail-doves.
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