The blue-headed quail dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala), or blue-headed partridge-dove, is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae. It is monotypic within the subfamilyStarnoenadinae and genusStarnoenas.[2][3]
In 1734 the English naturalist Eleazar Albin included a picture and a description of the blue-headed quail-dove in his A Natural History of Birds. His drawing was made from a live bird that had been brought to England from the East Indies.[4] When in 1758 the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus updated his Systema Naturae for the tenth edition, he placed the blue-headed quail-dove with all the other pigeons in the genusColumba. Linnaeus included a brief description, coined the binomial nameColumba cyanocephala and cited Albin's work.[5] The specific epithet combines the Ancient Greekkuanos meaning "dark blue" and -kephalos meaning "-headed".[6] It is now the only species placed in the genus Starnoenas that was introduced by the French naturalist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1838.[7][8] The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised.[8]
A taxonomic review of the species' taxonomic history, morphology, anatomy, behavior, distribution, and zoogeography was published in 2016. It found that this species is unlike any other New World Columbidae and shares characteristics with many Australasian genera, the most similar being the Australian Geophaps and related terrestrial pigeons. The study recommends that the species be placed in its own subfamily, Starnoenadinae. However, additional data, including molecular, must be studied to further refine its relationship with Australasian pigeons. The study has also recommended that the English name be changed to "blue-headed partridge-dove" to distinguish it from New World quail-doves.[2]
Descriptionedit
This bird has a mainly cinnamon-brown body with a bright blue crown, black eye stripe, white facial stripe, and a black gorget narrowly bordered with white markings and blue mottling on the sides. 30–33 cm in length.[1]
Behavioredit
This species lives primarily on the forest floor where it forages for seeds, berries, and snails. It is generally found in pairs, though larger groups have been recorded with 18 birds found at a water hole in 1995. Breeding occurs mainly between April and June, with nests made on or close to the ground.[1]
Habitatedit
This species is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitat is lowland forests and swampy areas. It can occasionally be found in highland forests.[1]
Conservationedit
The species was once common and widespread throughout Cuba. Today, it is very rare or virtually extinct in most of its range. As of 2012, the population size is estimated to be between 1,000 and 2,499 individuals and there are three populations with good numbers near the Zapata Swamp and in the Pinar del Río Province. However, the density of this species may be greater than previously estimated, and as such there may be more individuals than previously expected. The population is suspected to have a slow or moderate declining trend. The major threats to the species continue to be hunting and habitat destruction. Its meat tastes good and thus the animal is still illegally trapped. Large hurricanes are also a threat to the species due to the damage caused to large areas of forest.
It is protected under national law, though this is not enforced and hunting continues. The only known highland population is protected in the La Güira National Park.[1]
Referencesedit
^ abcdeBirdLife International (2020). "Starnoenas cyanocephala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T22690970A178419260. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T22690970A178419260.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
^ abOlson, Storrs L.; Wiley, James W. (2016). "The Blue-headed Quail-Dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala): an Australasian dove marooned in Cuba". The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 128 (1): 1–21. doi:10.1676/1559-4491-128.1.1. S2CID 87628107.
^Thomas M. Brooks; John D. Pilgrim; Ana S. L. Rodrigues & Gustavo A. B. Da Fonseca (2005). "Conservation status and geographic distribution of avian evolutionary history". In Andy Purvis; John L. Gittleman & Thomas Brooks (eds.). Phylogeny and Conservation. Conservation Biology. Vol. 8. Cambridge University Press. pp. 267–294. ISBN978-0-521-82502-3.
^Albin, Eleazar; Derham, William (1734). A Natural History of Birds : Illustrated with a Hundred and One Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life. Vol. 2. London: Printed for the author and sold by William Innys. p. 45, Plate 49.
^Linnaeus, Carl (1758). Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis (in Latin). Vol. 1 (10th ed.). Holmiae:Laurentii Salvii. p. 163.
^Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. London: Christopher Helm. p. 126. ISBN978-1-4081-2501-4.
^Bonaparte, Charles Lucien (1838). A Geographical and Comparative List of the Birds of Europe and North America. London: John Van Voorst. p. 41.
^ abGill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pamela, eds. (2020). "Pigeons". IOC World Bird List Version 10.1. International Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
External linksedit
BirdLife Species Factsheet.
March 13, 2024
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The blue headed quail dove Starnoenas cyanocephala or blue headed partridge dove is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae It is monotypic within the subfamily Starnoenadinae and genus Starnoenas 2 3 Blue headed quail doveBlue headed quail doveNear Playa Larga CubaConservation statusEndangered IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass AvesOrder ColumbiformesFamily ColumbidaeGenus StarnoenasBonaparte 1838Species S cyanocephalaBinomial nameStarnoenas cyanocephala Linnaeus 1758 SynonymsColumba cyanocephala Linnaeus 1758 Contents 1 Taxonomy 2 Description 3 Behavior 4 Habitat 5 Conservation 6 References 7 External linksTaxonomy editIn 1734 the English naturalist Eleazar Albin included a picture and a description of the blue headed quail dove in his A Natural History of Birds His drawing was made from a live bird that had been brought to England from the East Indies 4 When in 1758 the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus updated his Systema Naturae for the tenth edition he placed the blue headed quail dove with all the other pigeons in the genus Columba Linnaeus included a brief description coined the binomial name Columba cyanocephala and cited Albin s work 5 The specific epithet combines the Ancient Greek kuanos meaning dark blue and kephalos meaning headed 6 It is now the only species placed in the genus Starnoenas that was introduced by the French naturalist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1838 7 8 The species is monotypic no subspecies are recognised 8 A taxonomic review of the species taxonomic history morphology anatomy behavior distribution and zoogeography was published in 2016 It found that this species is unlike any other New World Columbidae and shares characteristics with many Australasian genera the most similar being the Australian Geophaps and related terrestrial pigeons The study recommends that the species be placed in its own subfamily Starnoenadinae However additional data including molecular must be studied to further refine its relationship with Australasian pigeons The study has also recommended that the English name be changed to blue headed partridge dove to distinguish it from New World quail doves 2 Description editThis bird has a mainly cinnamon brown body with a bright blue crown black eye stripe white facial stripe and a black gorget narrowly bordered with white markings and blue mottling on the sides 30 33 cm in length 1 Behavior editThis species lives primarily on the forest floor where it forages for seeds berries and snails It is generally found in pairs though larger groups have been recorded with 18 birds found at a water hole in 1995 Breeding occurs mainly between April and June with nests made on or close to the ground 1 Habitat editThis species is endemic to Cuba Its natural habitat is lowland forests and swampy areas It can occasionally be found in highland forests 1 Conservation editThe species was once common and widespread throughout Cuba Today it is very rare or virtually extinct in most of its range As of 2012 the population size is estimated to be between 1 000 and 2 499 individuals and there are three populations with good numbers near the Zapata Swamp and in the Pinar del Rio Province However the density of this species may be greater than previously estimated and as such there may be more individuals than previously expected The population is suspected to have a slow or moderate declining trend The major threats to the species continue to be hunting and habitat destruction Its meat tastes good and thus the animal is still illegally trapped Large hurricanes are also a threat to the species due to the damage caused to large areas of forest It is protected under national law though this is not enforced and hunting continues The only known highland population is protected in the La Guira National Park 1 References edit a b c d e BirdLife International 2020 Starnoenas cyanocephala IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020 e T22690970A178419260 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2020 3 RLTS T22690970A178419260 en Retrieved 17 November 2021 a b Olson Storrs L Wiley James W 2016 The Blue headed Quail Dove Starnoenas cyanocephala an Australasian dove marooned in Cuba The Wilson Journal of Ornithology 128 1 1 21 doi 10 1676 1559 4491 128 1 1 S2CID 87628107 Thomas M Brooks John D Pilgrim Ana S L Rodrigues amp Gustavo A B Da Fonseca 2005 Conservation status and geographic distribution of avian evolutionary history In Andy Purvis John L Gittleman amp Thomas Brooks eds Phylogeny and Conservation Conservation Biology Vol 8 Cambridge University Press pp 267 294 ISBN 978 0 521 82502 3 Albin Eleazar Derham William 1734 A Natural History of Birds Illustrated with a Hundred and One Copper Plates Curiously Engraven from the Life Vol 2 London Printed for the author and sold by William Innys p 45 Plate 49 Linnaeus Carl 1758 Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae secundum classes ordines genera species cum characteribus differentiis synonymis locis in Latin Vol 1 10th ed Holmiae Laurentii Salvii p 163 Jobling James A 2010 The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names London Christopher Helm p 126 ISBN 978 1 4081 2501 4 Bonaparte Charles Lucien 1838 A Geographical and Comparative List of the Birds of Europe and North America London John Van Voorst p 41 a b Gill Frank Donsker David Rasmussen Pamela eds 2020 Pigeons IOC World Bird List Version 10 1 International Ornithologists Union Retrieved 20 March 2020 External links editBirdLife Species Factsheet Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Blue headed quail dove amp oldid 1194901751, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
