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Galapagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
25,1 cm
Khối Lượng
102,0 g
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes
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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 25,1 cm 9.9 in
Khối Lượng 102,0 g 3.60 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Galapagos Dove has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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