Diamond Dove
Geopelia cuneata
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About
Tiny dove, 19–21 cm, pale blue-grey with fine white spots on the wings and a red eye-ring on bare orbital skin. Endemic to arid and semi-arid Australia, inhabiting open spinifex and mulga country near water. Granivore of tiny seeds. Highly popular as a cage bird worldwide. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.8 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 33.5 g | 1.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Purple-winged Ground Dove: iridescent purple wings; gray head; brown above; pale below; endangered; Atlantic Forest Brazil dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 11-14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with trilling quality; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island 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 | Geopelia |
| Species | Geopelia cuneata |
Distribution
Diamond Dove has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family