Grey-fronted Dove
Leptotila rufaxilla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leptotila-rufaxilla"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-fronted Dove (Leptotila rufaxilla) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.1 cm and a weight of 149 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Medium dove, 26–29 cm, brown above with a grey forehead, rufous cheeks, vinaceous-pink breast, and white tail corners. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forest and secondary growth from Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia and southeastern Brazil. Terrestrial frugivore and granivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,1 cm | 10.7 in |
| Peso | 149,0 g | 5.26 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Grey-fronted Dove: pale gray forehead; brown above; pale buff below; pinkish below; bare red orbital skin; South American dove
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-2
Som
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing with grey-fronted quality; pure warm notes typical of South American dry lowland scrub.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Leptotila |
| Espécies | Leptotila rufaxilla |
Distribution
Grey-fronted Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family