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Croaking Ground Dove

Columbina cruziana

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
17,3 cm
Khối Lượng
48,475 g
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes

Giới Thiệu

Small dove, 17–20 cm, sandy-grey above, pinkish below, with a yellow bill base and a deep croaking call unlike other Columbina. Confined to arid coastal deserts and dry valleys from Ecuador to northern Chile. Granivore of desert seeds and plant material. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 17,3 cm 6.8 in
Khối Lượng 48,475 g 1.71 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Crested Quail-Dove: black crest; iridescent violet-purple back; white facial stripe; rufous below; Jamaica endemic; unique crest

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.

Số Trứng

1-3

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of tropical American dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Họ Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columbina
Loài Columbina cruziana

Distribution

Croaking Ground Dove has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Croaking Ground Dove endangered?
The Croaking Ground Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Croaking Ground Dove nest?
Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.
What does the Croaking Ground Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of tropical American dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Croaking Ground Dove?
The Croaking Ground Dove has a wingspan of 17.3 cm, weight of 48.475 g.
What order and family does the Croaking Ground Dove belong to?
The Croaking Ground Dove (Columbina cruziana) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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