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Peaceful Dove

Geopelia placida

Least Concern
Envergadura
19,8 cm
Peso
53,5 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

The Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 53.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Small dove, 20–23 cm, similar to Zebra Dove with fine brown-grey barring but slightly plainer and with a paler face. Found in open savanna woodland, farmland, and gardens across northern and eastern Australia. Granivore of tiny seeds on the ground. Forms small flocks in open habitats. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 19,8 cm 7.8 in
Peso 53,5 g 1.89 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 16 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing with peaceful quality; warm notes with characteristic melodic repetition in Australasia.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Peaceful Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Peaceful Dove endangered?
The Peaceful Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Peaceful Dove nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 16 days.
What does the Peaceful Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with peaceful quality; warm notes with characteristic melodic repetition in Australasia.
How big is the Peaceful Dove?
The Peaceful Dove has a wingspan of 19.8 cm, weight of 53.5 g.
What order and family does the Peaceful Dove belong to?
The Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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