Eastern Spotted Dove
Spilopelia chinensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="spilopelia-chinensis"></birdfyi-bird>Sobre
Medium dove, 28–32 cm, brown with a distinctive black-and-white speckled neck patch, pinkish-buff breast, and long graduated tail. Native to South and Southeast Asia; introduced widely to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and North America. Inhabits open woodland, urban parks, and farmland. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Peso | 156,66666666666666 g | 5.53 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Slender-billed Cuckoo-dove (MacKinlay): rufous-brown; barred; long tail; Pacific island cuckoo-dove; dimorphic plumage
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 15 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Som
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing with spotted quality; pure warm notes typical of East Asian open lowland forest.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Spilopelia |
| Espécies | Spilopelia chinensis |
Distribution
Eastern Spotted Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family