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Pallid Dove

Leptotila pallida

Least Concern
Envergadura
27,2 cm
Peso
143,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

The Pallid Dove (Leptotila pallida) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.2 cm and a weight of 143 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Medium dove, 25–28 cm, pale brown above with a very pale grey-white head, giving an overall washed-out, pale appearance. Found in humid lowland Pacific forest from Colombia to Ecuador. Terrestrial forager of fruits and seeds on the forest floor. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 27,2 cm 10.7 in
Peso 143,0 g 5.04 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Pallid Dove: pale sandy-buff overall; pale gray head; barely visible facial markings; bare red orbital skin; Pacific slope species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing with pallid tone; pure notes typical of arid South American open dry rocky terrain.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Pallid Dove has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Pallid Dove endangered?
The Pallid Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Pallid Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with pallid tone; pure notes typical of arid South American open dry rocky terrain.
How big is the Pallid Dove?
The Pallid Dove has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 143.0 g.
What order and family does the Pallid Dove belong to?
The Pallid Dove (Leptotila pallida) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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