About the Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon
The Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis) is a species of bird in the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), within the order Columbiformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cqrpig1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Petrophassa rufipennis |
| Species Codes | cqrpig1, CQRP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon belong to?
The Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon?
The Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cqrpig1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves 353 species
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