Moreno's Ground Dove
Metriopelia morenoi
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Small dove, 17–20 cm, pale sandy-buff with a bare facial patch and dark spotted wings, closely similar to Bare-faced Ground Dove. Endemic to high-altitude Andean scrub and steppe of northwestern Argentina (Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan). Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.2 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 28.6 g | 1.01 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Key West Quail-Dove: iridescent violet-blue and green glossed back; pale buff below; white facial stripe; white eye stripe; large
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Yungas tropical forest floor. 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 | Metriopelia |
| Species | Metriopelia morenoi |
Distribution
Moreno's Ground Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family