Lemon Dove
Aplopelia larvata
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,6 cm | 11.3 in |
| Peso | 163,5 g | 5.77 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
White-crowned Pigeon: dark gray-blue; brilliant white crown; iridescent neck; pale below; Caribbean species; white crown striking
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Sonido
Canto
Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Aplopelia |
| Especies | Aplopelia larvata |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family