Scaled Dove
Columbina squammata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columbina-squammata"></birdfyi-bird>The Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19 cm and a weight of 54 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Small dove, 18–22 cm, with strongly scaled black-edged brown plumage giving an all-over scaled appearance, and a long tail. Found in open savanna, cerrado, and farmland from Venezuela and Trinidad across Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. Granivore of small seeds on the ground. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 19,0 cm | 7.5 in |
| Gewicht | 54,0 g | 1.90 oz |
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 29 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, gentle cooing with olive tone; pure warm notes through humid New World forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Columbina |
| Arten | Columbina squammata |
Distribution
Scaled Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family