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Ruddy Quail-Dove
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Towns, farmland, woodland edge.
Diet: Seeds, grain, fruit.
Best time to spot: Cooing all day.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Ruddy Quail-Dove sits in our Legendary tier for the US: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It belongs to the pigeons and doves family.
Recent US sightings
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