West Peruvian Dove
Zenaida meloda
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Medium dove, 27–30 cm, similar to White-winged Dove with a white wing stripe, but slightly paler and more olive-tinged. Restricted to the Pacific coast and dry valleys of Peru and Chile. Inhabits arid coastal scrub, desert edge, and agricultural areas. Granivore of seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Peso | 209,5 g | 7.39 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
West Peruvian Dove: pale gray-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; Peruvian Pacific coast species
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Zenaida |
| Especies | Zenaida meloda |
Distribution
West Peruvian Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family