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Lemon Dove

Aplopelia larvata

Least Concern
Envergadura
28,6 cm
Peso
163,5 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

Sobre

Small, 24–26 cm dove with warm cinnamon-brown plumage, a pale grey face mask, and a dark bill. Also known as Cinnamon Dove. Inhabits dense montane and coastal forests of eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. Terrestrial forager of seeds and fallen fruits on the forest floor. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 28,6 cm 11.3 in
Peso 163,5 g 5.77 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

White-crowned Pigeon: dark gray-blue; brilliant white crown; iridescent neck; pale below; Caribbean species; white crown striking

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-3

Som

Canto

Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Família Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Aplopelia
Espécies Aplopelia larvata

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Lemon Dove endangered?
The Lemon Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lemon Dove nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
What does the Lemon Dove sound like?
Soft, lemon-toned cooing with delicate quality; gentle pure notes typical of lemon dove in African forest.
How big is the Lemon Dove?
The Lemon Dove has a wingspan of 28.6 cm, weight of 163.5 g.
What order and family does the Lemon Dove belong to?
The Lemon Dove (Aplopelia larvata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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