Blue Ground Dove
Claravis pretiosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="claravis-pretiosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue Ground Dove (Claravis pretiosa) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.2 cm and a weight of 73.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Small dove, 18–21 cm; male is pale blue-grey with dark wing spots; female is warm brown with purple-chestnut wing bars. Inhabits forest edge, secondary growth, and thickets from Mexico to Bolivia and southeastern Brazil, with a preference for bamboo-seeding events. Granivore of bamboo seeds. Nomadic following bamboo flowering cycles. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 22,2 cm | 8.7 in |
| الوزن | 73,75 g | 2.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of tropical American dry scrub. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Claravis |
| الأنواع | Claravis pretiosa |
Distribution
Blue Ground Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family