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West Peruvian Dove

Zenaida meloda

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
31,6 cm
Berat
209,5 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 31,6 cm 12.4 in
Berat 209,5 g 7.39 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

West Peruvian Dove: pale gray-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; Peruvian Pacific coast species

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famili Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Zenaida
Spesies Zenaida meloda

Distribution

West Peruvian Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the West Peruvian Dove endangered?
The West Peruvian Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the West Peruvian Dove nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
How big is the West Peruvian Dove?
The West Peruvian Dove has a wingspan of 31.6 cm, weight of 209.5 g.
What order and family does the West Peruvian Dove belong to?
The West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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