Moreno's Ground Dove
Metriopelia morenoi
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Small dove, 17–20 cm, pale sandy-buff with a bare facial patch and dark spotted wings, closely similar to Bare-faced Ground Dove. Endemic to high-altitude Andean scrub and steppe of northwestern Argentina (Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan). Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 19,2 cm | 7.6 in |
| Ağırlık | 28,6 g | 1.01 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Key West Quail-Dove: iridescent violet-blue and green glossed back; pale buff below; white facial stripe; white eye stripe; large
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CV.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Yungas tropical forest floor. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familya | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Metriopelia |
| Türler | Metriopelia morenoi |
Distribution
Moreno's Ground Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family