Scaled Dove
Columbina squammata
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Small dove, 18–22 cm, with strongly scaled black-edged brown plumage giving an all-over scaled appearance, and a long tail. Found in open savanna, cerrado, and farmland from Venezuela and Trinidad across Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. Granivore of small seeds on the ground. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 19,0 cm | 7.5 in |
| Poids | 54,0 g | 1.90 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blue-headed Quail-Dove: blue-gray head; rufous-brown back; pale below; bare blue facial skin; Cuban endemic quail-dove species
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 29 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, gentle cooing with olive tone; pure warm notes through humid New World forest. 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 squammata |
Distribution
Scaled Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family