White-tipped Dove
Leptotila verreauxi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leptotila-verreauxi"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.3 cm and a weight of 151 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, brown above with a pale grey head, white forehead, pinkish breast, and white tail corners conspicuous in flight. One of the most widespread Neotropical doves, found in open woodland, dry forest, and scrub from Texas through Central America to northern Chile and Argentina. Frugivore and granivore on the ground. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 27,3 cm | 10.7 in |
| الوزن | 151,0 g | 5.33 oz |
التعرف
الريش
White-tipped Dove: pale gray-brown; white-tipped outer tail feathers; pinkish-buff breast; bare red facial skin; South American
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 12-15 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American highland terrain. 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 | Leptotila |
| الأنواع | Leptotila verreauxi |
Distribution
White-tipped Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the White-tipped Dove endangered?
How does the White-tipped Dove nest?
What does the White-tipped Dove sound like?
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What order and family does the White-tipped Dove belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family