Blue Ground Dove
Claravis pretiosa
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Small dove, 18–21 cm; male is pale blue-grey with dark wing spots; female is warm brown with purple-chestnut wing bars. Inhabits forest edge, secondary growth, and thickets from Mexico to Bolivia and southeastern Brazil, with a preference for bamboo-seeding events. Granivore of bamboo seeds. Nomadic following bamboo flowering cycles. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,2 cm | 8.7 in |
| Peso | 73,75 g | 2.60 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Ruddy Quail-Dove: rich rufous-red overall; males brighter; iridescent purple-green gloss; buff below; neotropical forest dove
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-14 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of tropical American dry scrub. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Claravis |
| Especies | Claravis pretiosa |
Distribution
Blue Ground Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family