White-tipped Dove
Leptotila verreauxi
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Medium dove, 27–30 cm, brown above with a pale grey head, white forehead, pinkish breast, and white tail corners conspicuous in flight. One of the most widespread Neotropical doves, found in open woodland, dry forest, and scrub from Texas through Central America to northern Chile and Argentina. Frugivore and granivore on the ground. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,3 cm | 10.7 in |
| Peso | 151,0 g | 5.33 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
White-tipped Dove: pale gray-brown; white-tipped outer tail feathers; pinkish-buff breast; bare red facial skin; South American
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 12-15 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American highland terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Leptotila |
| Especies | Leptotila verreauxi |
Distribution
White-tipped 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