Diamond Dove
Geopelia cuneata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geopelia-cuneata"></birdfyi-bird>The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.8 cm and a weight of 33.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Tiny dove, 19–21 cm, pale blue-grey with fine white spots on the wings and a red eye-ring on bare orbital skin. Endemic to arid and semi-arid Australia, inhabiting open spinifex and mulga country near water. Granivore of tiny seeds. Highly popular as a cage bird worldwide. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,8 cm | 7.0 in |
| Peso | 33,5 g | 1.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 11-14 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing with trilling quality; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geopelia |
| Espécies | Geopelia cuneata |
Distribution
Diamond Dove has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family