Blue-eyed Ground Dove
Columbina cyanopis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columbina-cyanopis"></birdfyi-bird>About
Tiny dove, 14–17 cm, brown with a distinctive pale blue iris. Formerly known from cerrado grasslands of central Brazil (Mato Grosso and Goiás); nearly extinct due to agricultural conversion of cerrado. Critically Endangered (possibly Extinct); fewer than ten confirmed records since 1941.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.5 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 45.6 g | 1.61 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Crested Quail-Dove (Versicolor): multicolored iridescent back; black crest; white facial stripe; rufous flanks; Jamaica endemic
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with pale quality through dry open terrain. 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 cyanopis |
Distribution
Blue-eyed Ground Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family