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Eared Dove

Zenaida auriculata

Least Concern

Wingspan

27.2 cm

Weight

117.83333333333333 g

Family

Columbidae

Order

Columbiformes

About

Slender dove, 24–27 cm, similar to Mourning Dove with brown plumage, black facial spots, and a pointed tail, but shorter-tailed. Highly abundant across South America from Colombia to southern Argentina and Chile, the Caribbean and Galápagos. Granivore of seeds. One of South America's most numerous doves, forming huge flocks. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Wingspan	27.2 cm	10.7 in
Weight	117.83333333333333 g	4.16 oz

Identification

Plumage

Eared Dove: gray-brown; pale below; black ear spot; iridescent neck gloss; pale belly; common South American dove; ear spot

Habitat & Range

🏖️ Coastal

Conservation Status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 14 days.

Clutch Size

1-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family	Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus	Zenaida
Species	Zenaida auriculata

Distribution

Eared Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded