Plain-breasted Ground Dove
Columbina minuta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columbina-minuta"></birdfyi-bird>The Plain-breasted Ground Dove (Columbina minuta) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 33.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
Very small dove, 14–17 cm, plain grey-brown with minimal scaling, a pale breast, and a small reddish bill. Inhabits open savanna, grassland, and farmland from Mexico to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Granivore of tiny seeds on the ground. Often overlooked due to small size and cryptic plumage. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Масса | 33,4 g | 1.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 12-14 days.
Размер кладки
2
Звук
Пение
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Andean forest floor habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Семейство | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columbina |
| Виды | Columbina minuta |
Distribution
Plain-breasted Ground Dove has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family