Species names in all available languages
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Catalan | colom guatlla de les Petites Antilles |
| Czech | holub uzdičkový |
| Dutch | Grote Kwartelduif |
| English | Bridled Quail-Dove |
| English (United States) | Bridled Quail-Dove |
| French | Colombe à croissants |
| French (France) | Colombe à croissants |
| German | Schnurrbarttaube |
| Japanese | オオテリハウズラバト |
| Norwegian | antillvakteldue |
| Polish | błyskotek białowąsy |
| Russian | Усатая перепелиная горлица |
| Serbian | Brkati prepeličji golub |
| Slovak | holubec antilský |
| Spanish | Paloma Perdiz de Martinica |
| Spanish (Puerto Rico) | Paloma Perdiz de Martinica |
| Spanish (Spain) | Paloma perdiz de Martinica |
| Swedish | tygelvaktelduva |
| Turkish | Martinik Bıldırcın Kumrusu |
| Ukrainian | Голубок білощокий |
Revision Notes
Clint W. Boal and Hannah M. Madden revised the account as part of a partnership with BirdsCaribbean. Guy M. Kirwan contributed to the Systematics page. Arnau Bonan Barfull curated the media. Qwahn Kent and Claire Walter copyedited the account.
Geotrygon mystacea (Temminck, 1811)
Definitions
- GEOTRYGON
- mystacea / mystaceus
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Legend Overview
Bridled Quail-Dove Geotrygon mystacea Scientific name definitions
Version: 2.0 — Published January 28, 2022
Sounds and Vocal Behavior
Vocalizations
Development
No information.
Vocal Array
The advertising call is a repeated, relatively low-pitched, resonating coo (duration 1–1.5 s, 300–400 Hz; 47), described phonetically as a monosyllabic "haoooo" (6), and as a two-syllable "hoo-hoooooo" (7), "who-whooo" (1), or “hu..whuuUUuw” (47), rising in the middle and descending toward the end, occasionally without the first syllable. A different call, described as a low-volume, rising then falling, "guttural croaking" followed by a series of staccato notes, has also been reported by Chipley (7). This call is reported as being associated with courtship, but its purpose is not understood.
Geographic Variation
No information.
Phenology
Little information available. Vocalization is presumably associated with the breeding season, primarily in April–May. On Guana Island, British Virgin Islands, was found to be calling as late as October in multiple years when individuals were found to still be breeding (CWB).
Daily Pattern of Vocalizing
No quantitative information.
Places of Vocalizing
Observed locations of vocalizing individuals were always from elevated perches approximately 2–6 m above ground and under a closed forest canopy (CWB).
Sex Differences
No information.
Repertoire and Delivery of Songs
No information.
Social Context and Presumed Functions of Vocalizations
Calls presumably function in mate attraction and territory announcement.
Nonvocal Sounds
Audible wing flapping can be heard when in flight. Quiet when walking, though may be heard disturbing leaf litter.
