Yungas Dove
Leptotila megalura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leptotila-megalura"></birdfyi-bird>The Yungas Dove (Leptotila megalura) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30 cm and a weight of 218 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, brown above with a grey head, pale underparts, and notably long tail with white tips. Inhabits humid foothill and montane forest of the Yungas zone in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina (Tucumán to Jujuy). Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.0 cm | 11.8 in |
| Weight | 218.0 g | 7.69 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Yungas Dove: brown above; pale gray-white below; long graduated tail; bare facial skin; Bolivian Andean Yungas forest dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with Yungas quality; pure warm notes typical of Andean slope dense humid forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Leptotila |
| Species | Leptotila megalura |
Distribution
Yungas Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family