Black-winged Ground Dove
Metriopelia melanoptera
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Small dove, 21–25 cm, with grey plumage, a pale bare facial ring, and broad black wings visible in flight. Inhabits open high-Andean puna and rocky hillsides from Peru and Bolivia to Chile and Argentina, at elevations from 2,000 to 5,000 m. Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.1 cm | 10.3 in |
| Weight | 102.21666666666665 g | 3.61 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Bridled Quail-Dove: brown above; pale buff below; black-white bridled facial pattern; bare blue-gray facial skin; Caribbean endemic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with black-winged tone; pure notes typical of Andean high-altitude open terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Metriopelia |
| Species | Metriopelia melanoptera |
Distribution
Black-winged Ground Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family