Croaking Ground Dove
Columbina cruziana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columbina-cruziana"></birdfyi-bird>The Croaking Ground Dove (Columbina cruziana) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.3 cm and a weight of 48.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Small dove, 17–20 cm, sandy-grey above, pinkish below, with a yellow bill base and a deep croaking call unlike other Columbina. Confined to arid coastal deserts and dry valleys from Ecuador to northern Chile. Granivore of desert seeds and plant material. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.3 cm | 6.8 in |
| Weight | 48.475 g | 1.71 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of tropical American dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columbina |
| Species | Columbina cruziana |
Distribution
Croaking Ground Dove has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family