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Galapagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

Near Threatened
पंखों का फैलाव
25.1 cm
वजन
102.0 g
कुल
Columbidae
गण
Columbiformes
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Small dove, 19–22 cm, with grey-brown plumage, black facial markings, iridescent neck spots, and blue orbital skin. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, where it is one of the tamest birds on Earth. Feeds on seeds, cactus pollen, insects, and carrion. Vulnerable due to small population and introduced predators (rats, cats, dogs).

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 25.1 cm 9.9 in
वजन 102.0 g 3.60 oz

पहचान

पंख

Galapagos Dove: rufous-brown; pale buff below; brilliant blue orbital ring; white wing spots; Galapagos endemic; blue eye-ring

संरक्षण स्थिति

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SA. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 13-17 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
कुल Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Zenaida
प्रजातियां Zenaida galapagoensis

Distribution

Galapagos Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Galapagos Dove endangered?
The Galapagos Dove has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Galapagos Dove nest?
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 13-17 days.
How big is the Galapagos Dove?
The Galapagos Dove has a wingspan of 25.1 cm, weight of 102.0 g.
What order and family does the Galapagos Dove belong to?
The Galapagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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