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Diamond Dove

Geopelia cuneata

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
17,8 cm
Khối Lượng
33,5 g
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes

The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.8 cm and a weight of 33.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

Tiny dove, 19–21 cm, pale blue-grey with fine white spots on the wings and a red eye-ring on bare orbital skin. Endemic to arid and semi-arid Australia, inhabiting open spinifex and mulga country near water. Granivore of tiny seeds. Highly popular as a cage bird worldwide. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 17,8 cm 7.0 in
Khối Lượng 33,5 g 1.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 11-14 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Soft, gentle cooing with trilling quality; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island 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 Geopelia
Loài Geopelia cuneata

Distribution

Diamond Dove has been recorded in 10 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Diamond Dove endangered?
The Diamond Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Diamond Dove nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 11-14 days.
What does the Diamond Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with trilling quality; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Diamond Dove?
The Diamond Dove has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 33.5 g.
What order and family does the Diamond Dove belong to?
The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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