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White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

Least Concern
翼開長
27.3 cm
体重
151.0 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

The White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.3 cm and a weight of 151 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

Medium dove, 27–30 cm, brown above with a pale grey head, white forehead, pinkish breast, and white tail corners conspicuous in flight. One of the most widespread Neotropical doves, found in open woodland, dry forest, and scrub from Texas through Central America to northern Chile and Argentina. Frugivore and granivore on the ground. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 27.3 cm 10.7 in
体重 151.0 g 5.33 oz

識別

羽毛

White-tipped Dove: pale gray-brown; white-tipped outer tail feathers; pinkish-buff breast; bare red facial skin; South American

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 12-15 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American highland terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Leptotila
Leptotila verreauxi

Distribution

White-tipped Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the White-tipped Dove endangered?
The White-tipped Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-tipped Dove nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 12-15 days.
What does the White-tipped Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American highland terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the White-tipped Dove?
The White-tipped Dove has a wingspan of 27.3 cm, weight of 151.0 g.
What order and family does the White-tipped Dove belong to?
The White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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