Maroon-chested Ground Dove
Paraclaravis mondetoura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="paraclaravis-mondetoura"></birdfyi-bird>The Maroon-chested Ground Dove (Paraclaravis mondetoura) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.4 cm and a weight of 91.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Small dove, 18–21 cm; male is dark purplish-grey; female is brown with chestnut wing bars. Inhabits humid montane forest in the Andes from Mexico to Bolivia, appearing irruptively during bamboo masting events. Granivore of bamboo seeds. Nomadic and infrequently observed. Near Threatened due to Andean forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm | 9.2 in |
| Weight | 91.23333333333333 g | 3.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with maroon-chested richness; warm notes typical of South American highland forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Paraclaravis |
| Species | Paraclaravis mondetoura |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family