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Blue-headed Quail-Dove
Colombe à tête bleue
Spanish: Paloma Perdiz
Latin: Starnoenas cyanocephala
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Blue-headed Quail-Dove
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.5" 34.5cm | 20" 51cm | 10.2oz 289g | Columbidae | Starnoenas cyanocephala |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Blue-headed Quail-Dove is an endemic native bird to Cuba. This very attractive dove lives mainly in the south and central regions of the island. There are some reported in the western corner of the island as well. The population of this dove is at risk as the agriculture zones increase in size.