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Zebra Dove

Geopelia striata

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
19,4 cm
Gewicht
61,0 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

The Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.4 cm and a weight of 61 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Über uns

Small dove, 20–23 cm, finely barred brown and grey all over with a small blue-grey face and a long slender tail. Native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia; widely introduced to Hawaii, Tanzania, and elsewhere. Inhabits open scrub, gardens, and paddy fields. Granivore of tiny seeds and millet. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 19,4 cm 7.6 in
Gewicht 61,0 g 2.15 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.

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Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, rhythmic cooing with zebra quality; distinctive warm notes typical of Southeast Asian urban habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Columbiformes (Tauben)
Familie Columbidae (Tauben)
Genus Geopelia
Arten Geopelia striata

Distribution

Zebra Dove has been recorded in 11 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Zebra Dove endangered?
The Zebra Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Zebra Dove nest?
Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
What does the Zebra Dove sound like?
Soft, rhythmic cooing with zebra quality; distinctive warm notes typical of Southeast Asian urban habitat.
How big is the Zebra Dove?
The Zebra Dove has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 61.0 g.
What order and family does the Zebra Dove belong to?
The Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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