Ecuadorian Ground Dove
Columbina buckleyi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columbina-buckleyi"></birdfyi-bird>The Ecuadorian Ground Dove (Columbina buckleyi) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17 cm and a weight of 49.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Tortolita del Ecuador (Columbina buckleyi) — Pequeña paloma terrestre del occidente de Ecuador y el noroeste del Perú. Habita en matorrales áridos, bordes de bosque y tierras agrícolas. Sexualmente dimorfa: el macho tiene cabeza gris y la hembra es más apagada.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,0 cm | 6.7 in |
| Peso | 49,166666666666664 g | 1.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of lowland tropical American forest floor. 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 | Columbina |
| Especies | Columbina buckleyi |
Distribution
Ecuadorian Ground Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Ecuadorian Ground Dove endangered?
How does the Ecuadorian Ground Dove nest?
What does the Ecuadorian Ground Dove sound like?
How big is the Ecuadorian Ground Dove?
What order and family does the Ecuadorian Ground Dove belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family