Brown-backed Dove
Leptotila battyi
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Medium dove, 25–28 cm, brown above with a rufous-brown back, grey head, and pale underparts. Confined to Coiba Island and adjacent small islands off western Panama. Inhabits lowland forest. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Near Threatened due to the restricted island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Poids | 161,0 g | 5.68 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown-backed Dove: brown back contrasting pale head; pale buff below; bare red orbital skin; Coiba island endemic; brown back
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Soft, gentle cooing with brown-backed quality; warm notes typical of South American tropical forest floor.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Leptotila |
| Espèces | Leptotila battyi |
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