Key West Quail-Dove
Key West Quail-Dove
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The Key West Quail-Dove is a shy and beautifully iridescent ground-dove primarily found in the Caribbean. It is named for its historic occurrence in the Florida Keys, though now rarely seen there.
Where to spot
Humid forests and woodlands of the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Bahamas). Very rarely encountered in Florida.
How to spot
Search for it on the forest floor, often near dense thickets or along trails. Its iridescent purple-green back and distinct white facial stripes (one below and one behind the eye) are key identification marks. Listen for its low, booming, hollow call.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active at dawn and dusk, when it forages quietly on the ground.
Where to spot
Humid forests and woodlands of the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Bahamas). Very rarely encountered in Florida.
How to spot
Search for it on the forest floor, often near dense thickets or along trails. Its iridescent purple-green back and distinct white facial stripes (one below and one behind the eye) are key identification marks. Listen for its low, booming, hollow call.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active at dawn and dusk, when it forages quietly on the ground.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its common name, the Key West Quail-Dove is now exceedingly rare or extirpated from the Florida Keys, with its main populations residing in the Greater Antilles.
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