Long-tailed Ground Dove
Uropelia campestris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="uropelia-campestris"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-tailed Ground Dove (Uropelia campestris) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13 cm and a weight of 35.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Distinctive small dove, 17–21 cm, with sandy-brown plumage, a bold black and rufous wing patch, and a notably long, graduated tail. Found in open cerrado savanna and grasslands of central Brazil and adjacent Bolivia and Paraguay. Granivore of grass seeds. Often perches in open positions on fence posts or low shrubs. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Peso | 35,2 g | 1.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
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Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Pallid dove dry open terrain. 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 | Uropelia |
| Especies | Uropelia campestris |
Distribution
Long-tailed Ground Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family