Violaceous Quail-Dove
Violaceous Quail-Dove
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The Violet-backed Quail-Dove is a beautiful and shy ground-dove, easily identified by the stunning iridescent violet sheen on its back. It prefers the dense understory of humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests across eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, generally below 600 meters elevation.
How to spot
Search the forest floor, especially near dense vegetation or water sources. Its quiet nature makes it challenging to spot, so patience and listening for its soft, deep, and often drawn-out cooing call are essential for detection.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the dim light of dawn and dusk, when it forages quietly on the forest floor.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests across eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, generally below 600 meters elevation.
How to spot
Search the forest floor, especially near dense vegetation or water sources. Its quiet nature makes it challenging to spot, so patience and listening for its soft, deep, and often drawn-out cooing call are essential for detection.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the dim light of dawn and dusk, when it forages quietly on the forest floor.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The intensity and hue of the violet iridescence on its back appear to change with varying light conditions, making it a truly captivating sight when observed well.
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