Maroon-chested Ground Dove
Paraclaravis mondetoura
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Small dove, 18–21 cm; male is dark purplish-grey; female is brown with chestnut wing bars. Inhabits humid montane forest in the Andes from Mexico to Bolivia, appearing irruptively during bamboo masting events. Granivore of bamboo seeds. Nomadic and infrequently observed. Near Threatened due to Andean forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,4 cm | 9.2 in |
| Peso | 91,23333333333333 g | 3.22 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Grey-headed Quail-Dove: gray head; brown above; pale buff below; bare blue facial skin; Cuba endemic; gray head distinctive
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing with maroon-chested richness; warm notes typical of South American highland forest.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Paraclaravis |
| Especies | Paraclaravis mondetoura |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family