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Birdsong field guide

Crested Quail-Dove

Geotrygon versicolor

The Crested Quail-Dove is a striking, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Jamaica, characterized by its iridescent plumage and unique occipital crest.

What it sounds like

A low-pitched, resonant, and hollow 'who-who-whooooo' that often sounds distant even when nearby.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Richard C. Hoyer · JamaicaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is locally known as the 'Mountain Witch' due to its haunting, mournful call and elusive nature in misty forests.
The species is strictly endemic to the island of Jamaica, making it a high-priority bird for Caribbean naturalists.
It possesses a distinct bushy crest of feathers on its nape, which is a rare feature among New World pigeons.
Primarily terrestrial, it forages silently on the forest floor for fallen fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates.
Its plumage displays a brilliant metallic sheen, shifting between shades of bronze, purple, and emerald green depending on the light.

Habitat

Primary montane rainforests and humid limestone forests, typically at high elevations.

Range

Jamaica

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bridled Quail-DoveGeotrygon mystacea Gray-fronted Quail-DoveGeotrygon caniceps Key West Quail-DoveGeotrygon chrysia Purple Quail-DoveGeotrygon purpurata Purple Quail-DoveGeotrygon purpurata Ruddy Quail-DoveGeotrygon montana Sapphire Quail-DoveGeotrygon saphirina Violaceous Quail-DoveGeotrygon violacea

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