Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
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About
Tiny dove, 15–18 cm, with scaly brown plumage, rufous primaries, and a pink-red bill base. Widespread from the southeastern USA through Central America and the Caribbean to northern South America, in open scrub, farmland, and coastal habitats. Granivore of tiny seeds. One of North America's smallest doves. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.3 cm | 6.4 in |
| Weight | 32.5 g | 1.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Purple-backed Quail-Dove: purplish-glossed back; gray head; buff-white below; bare blue facial skin; South American rainforest
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, musical cooing phrase; pure warm notes with gentle carrying quality through tropical 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 passerina |
Distribution
Common Ground Dove has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family