Moreno's Ground Dove
Metriopelia morenoi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="metriopelia-morenoi"></birdfyi-bird>The Moreno's Ground Dove (Metriopelia morenoi) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.2 cm and a weight of 28.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Small dove, 17–20 cm, pale sandy-buff with a bare facial patch and dark spotted wings, closely similar to Bare-faced Ground Dove. Endemic to high-altitude Andean scrub and steppe of northwestern Argentina (Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan). Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 19,2 cm | 7.6 in |
| الوزن | 28,6 g | 1.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CV.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Yungas tropical forest floor. 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 | Metriopelia |
| الأنواع | Metriopelia morenoi |
Distribution
Moreno's Ground Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family