Plain-breasted Ground Dove
Columbina minuta
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Very small dove, 14–17 cm, plain grey-brown with minimal scaling, a pale breast, and a small reddish bill. Inhabits open savanna, grassland, and farmland from Mexico to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Granivore of tiny seeds on the ground. Often overlooked due to small size and cryptic plumage. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Poids | 33,4 g | 1.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Sapphire Quail-Dove: brilliant iridescent sapphire-blue upperparts; pale buff below; white facial stripe; striking iridescent blue
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 12-14 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Andean forest floor habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columbina |
| Espèces | Columbina minuta |
Distribution
Plain-breasted Ground Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family