West Peruvian Dove
Zenaida meloda
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zenaida-meloda"></birdfyi-bird>The West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.6 cm and a weight of 209.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 31.6 cm | 12.4 in |
| वजन | 209.5 g | 7.39 oz |
पहचान
पंख
West Peruvian Dove: pale gray-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; Peruvian Pacific coast species
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 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 meloda |
Distribution
West Peruvian Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family