Kingdom Animalia Order Columbiformes Genus Geotrygon Higher classification Quail-dove | Phylum Chordata Family Columbidae Scientific name Geotrygon saphirina Rank Species | |
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Similar Indigo‑crowned quail‑dove, Crested cuckoo‑dove, Yungas dove, Olive‑backed quail‑dove, White‑fronted quail‑dove | ||
The sapphire quail-dove (Geotrygon saphirina) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The indigo-crowned quail-dove was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the sapphire quail-dove.
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