Ruddy Ground Dove
Columbina talpacoti
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Small dove, 16–19 cm; male is bright ruddy-orange below with a grey crown and dark-spotted wings; female is duller brown. One of the commonest doves in South America, found in open areas, farmland, and urban gardens from Mexico to Argentina. Granivore of seeds and grain. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.4 cm | 6.9 in |
| Weight | 46.166666666666664 g | 1.63 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Indigo-crowned Quail-Dove: iridescent indigo-blue crown; brown above; pale below; bare blue facial skin; South American species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-14 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with ruddy warmth; pure notes typical of neotropical lowland open scrub terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columbina |
| Species | Columbina talpacoti |
Distribution
Ruddy Ground Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family