Tuxtla Quail-Dove
Tuxtla Quail-Dove
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Carriker's Quail-Dove is a rare and localized ground-dwelling dove found in specific mountainous cloud forest habitats. It is characterized by its secretive nature and subtle facial patterns.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of northern Colombia, typically in humid montane cloud forests.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching in high-altitude cloud forests. Patience and a quiet approach are crucial, as they are often only glimpsed as they flush from dense undergrowth. Listen for its low, deep call.
When to spot
Year-round within its specific habitat. Observations are difficult due to its rarity and elusiveness, but early mornings are generally the most productive.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of northern Colombia, typically in humid montane cloud forests.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching in high-altitude cloud forests. Patience and a quiet approach are crucial, as they are often only glimpsed as they flush from dense undergrowth. Listen for its low, deep call.
When to spot
Year-round within its specific habitat. Observations are difficult due to its rarity and elusiveness, but early mornings are generally the most productive.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is named after American ornithologist and collector M.A. Carriker, Jr., highlighting its discovery and the scientific efforts to study such elusive birds.
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