Scaled Dove
Columbina squammata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columbina-squammata"></birdfyi-bird>The Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19 cm and a weight of 54 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Small dove, 18–22 cm, with strongly scaled black-edged brown plumage giving an all-over scaled appearance, and a long tail. Found in open savanna, cerrado, and farmland from Venezuela and Trinidad across Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. Granivore of small seeds on the ground. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.0 cm | 7.5 in |
| Weight | 54.0 g | 1.90 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 29 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with olive tone; pure warm notes through humid New World 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 squammata |
Distribution
Scaled Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family