Peaceful Dove
Geopelia placida
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geopelia-placida"></birdfyi-bird>About
Small dove, 20–23 cm, similar to Zebra Dove with fine brown-grey barring but slightly plainer and with a paler face. Found in open savanna woodland, farmland, and gardens across northern and eastern Australia. Granivore of tiny seeds on the ground. Forms small flocks in open habitats. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm | 7.8 in |
| Weight | 53.5 g | 1.89 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Moreno's Ground Dove: pale gray-brown; bronze wing spots; white orbital ring; pale below; Argentinian Andean dry zone dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with peaceful quality; warm notes with characteristic melodic repetition in Australasia.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geopelia |
| Species | Geopelia placida |
Distribution
Peaceful Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family