Ruddy Ground Dove
Columbina talpacoti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columbina-talpacoti"></birdfyi-bird>The Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.4 cm and a weight of 46.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Small dove, 16–19 cm; male is bright ruddy-orange below with a grey crown and dark-spotted wings; female is duller brown. One of the commonest doves in South America, found in open areas, farmland, and urban gardens from Mexico to Argentina. Granivore of seeds and grain. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 17,4 cm | 6.9 in |
| Gewicht | 46,166666666666664 g | 1.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-14 days.
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, gentle cooing with ruddy warmth; pure notes typical of neotropical lowland open scrub terrain.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Columbina |
| Arten | Columbina talpacoti |
Distribution
Ruddy Ground Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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