Caribbean Dove
Leptotila jamaicensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leptotila-jamaicensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Caribbean Dove (Leptotila jamaicensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.4 cm and a weight of 161.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Medium dove, 27–30 cm, brown above with a white forehead, pale grey head, and white underparts. Found in dry limestone forest and scrub on Jamaica, Grand Cayman, St. Andrew Island, and Yucatán (Mexico). Terrestrial forager of seeds and fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,4 cm | 11.6 in |
| Peso | 161,18333333333334 g | 5.69 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Caribbean Dove: pale gray-brown; iridescent neck gloss; pale pink-buff below; long tail; bare red orbital skin; Caribbean endemic
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL.
Tamanho da postura
2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Leptotila |
| Espécies | Leptotila jamaicensis |
Distribution
Caribbean Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family