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Lemon Dove

Aplopelia larvata

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
28,6 cm
Gewicht
163,5 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

Über uns

Small, 24–26 cm dove with warm cinnamon-brown plumage, a pale grey face mask, and a dark bill. Also known as Cinnamon Dove. Inhabits dense montane and coastal forests of eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. Terrestrial forager of seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 28,6 cm 11.3 in
Gewicht 163,5 g 5.77 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

White-crowned Pigeon: dark gray-blue; brilliant white crown; iridescent neck; pale below; Caribbean species; white crown striking

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.

Gelegegröße

1-3

Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familie Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Aplopelia
Arten Aplopelia larvata

External Databases

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Is the Lemon Dove endangered?
The Lemon Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lemon Dove nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
What does the Lemon Dove sound like?
Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.
How big is the Lemon Dove?
The Lemon Dove has a wingspan of 28.6 cm, weight of 163.5 g.
What order and family does the Lemon Dove belong to?
The Lemon Dove (Aplopelia larvata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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