Golden-spotted Ground Dove
Metriopelia aymara
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<birdfyi-bird slug="metriopelia-aymara"></birdfyi-bird>The Golden-spotted Ground Dove (Metriopelia aymara) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.2 cm and a weight of 64.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Small dove, 19–22 cm, sandy-brown with distinctive golden-yellow wing spots visible at rest and in flight. Inhabits open high-altitude Andean grassland and rocky slopes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina at 3,000–4,500 m. Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 23,2 cm | 9.1 in |
| الوزن | 64,1 g | 2.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
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السلوك والتكاثر
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الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing with golden quality; delicate warm notes of this Andean golden-spotted dove species.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Metriopelia |
| الأنواع | Metriopelia aymara |
Distribution
Golden-spotted Ground Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family