Bare-faced Ground Dove
Metriopelia ceciliae
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Small dove, 17–19 cm, sandy-buff with a bold bare yellow-orange facial patch, dark wings, and pale underparts. Inhabits open Andean hillsides and high-altitude scrub from Peru to northern Chile and Argentina, often above 3,000 m. Granivore of seeds. One of the highest-altitude doves in the world. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 19,0 cm | 7.5 in |
| Peso | 57,5 g | 2.03 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
White-fronted Quail-Dove: white forehead; brown above; pale below; bare facial skin; Hispaniolan endemic; white forehead unique
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV.
Som
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with white-tipped quality through tropical 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 | Metriopelia |
| Espécies | Metriopelia ceciliae |
Distribution
Bare-faced Ground Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family