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Eared Dove

Zenaida auriculata

Least Concern
طول الجناح
27,2 cm
الوزن
117,83333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Columbidae
الرتبة
Columbiformes

حول

Slender dove, 24–27 cm, similar to Mourning Dove with brown plumage, black facial spots, and a pointed tail, but shorter-tailed. Highly abundant across South America from Colombia to southern Argentina and Chile, the Caribbean and Galápagos. Granivore of seeds. One of South America's most numerous doves, forming huge flocks. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 27,2 cm 10.7 in
الوزن 117,83333333333333 g 4.16 oz

التعرف

الريش

Eared Dove: gray-brown; pale below; black ear spot; iridescent neck gloss; pale belly; common South American dove; ear spot

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 14 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
الفصيلة Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Zenaida
الأنواع Zenaida auriculata

Distribution

Eared Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Eared Dove endangered?
The Eared Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eared Dove nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 14 days.
How big is the Eared Dove?
The Eared Dove has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 117.83333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Eared Dove belong to?
The Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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