Bare-faced Ground Dove
Metriopelia ceciliae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="metriopelia-ceciliae"></birdfyi-bird>The Bare-faced Ground Dove (Metriopelia ceciliae) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19 cm and a weight of 57.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Small dove, 17–19 cm, sandy-buff with a bold bare yellow-orange facial patch, dark wings, and pale underparts. Inhabits open Andean hillsides and high-altitude scrub from Peru to northern Chile and Argentina, often above 3,000 m. Granivore of seeds. One of the highest-altitude doves in the world. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 19,0 cm | 7.5 in |
| Khối Lượng | 57,5 g | 2.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Làm Tổ
Nest type: CV.
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Tiếng Hót
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with white-tipped quality through tropical 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 | Metriopelia |
| Loài | Metriopelia ceciliae |
Distribution
Bare-faced Ground Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family