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 (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). 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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Acerca de
Tortolita colorada (Columbina talpacoti) — Pequeña paloma muy abundante de tierras bajas desde México hasta Argentina. El macho es de color rojizo intenso con la cabeza gris; la hembra es más parduzca. Adaptable y frecuente en jardines y zonas urbanas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,4 cm | 6.9 in |
| Peso | 46,166666666666664 g | 1.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-14 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing with ruddy warmth; pure notes typical of neotropical lowland open scrub terrain.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Columbina |
| Especies | Columbina talpacoti |
Distribution
Ruddy Ground Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family