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Galapagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

Near Threatened
Kanat Açıklığı
25,1 cm
Ağırlık
102,0 g
Familya
Columbidae
Takım
Columbiformes

Hakkında

Small dove, 19–22 cm, with grey-brown plumage, black facial markings, iridescent neck spots, and blue orbital skin. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, where it is one of the tamest birds on Earth. Feeds on seeds, cactus pollen, insects, and carrion. Vulnerable due to small population and introduced predators (rats, cats, dogs).

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 25,1 cm 9.9 in
Ağırlık 102,0 g 3.60 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Galapagos Dove: rufous-brown; pale buff below; brilliant blue orbital ring; white wing spots; Galapagos endemic; blue eye-ring

Koruma Durumu

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: SA. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 13-17 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familya Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Zenaida
Türler Zenaida galapagoensis

Distribution

Galapagos Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Galapagos Dove endangered?
The Galapagos Dove has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Galapagos Dove nest?
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 13-17 days.
How big is the Galapagos Dove?
The Galapagos Dove has a wingspan of 25.1 cm, weight of 102.0 g.
What order and family does the Galapagos Dove belong to?
The Galapagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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