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West Peruvian Dove

Zenaida meloda

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
31,6 cm
Khối Lượng
209,5 g
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes

Giới Thiệu

Medium dove, 27–30 cm, similar to White-winged Dove with a white wing stripe, but slightly paler and more olive-tinged. Restricted to the Pacific coast and dry valleys of Peru and Chile. Inhabits arid coastal scrub, desert edge, and agricultural areas. Granivore of seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 31,6 cm 12.4 in
Khối Lượng 209,5 g 7.39 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

West Peruvian Dove: pale gray-brown; pale buff below; iridescent neck; white wing stripe; Peruvian Pacific coast species

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.

Số Trứng

1-2

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

West Peruvian 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 West Peruvian Dove endangered?
The West Peruvian Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the West Peruvian Dove nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
How big is the West Peruvian Dove?
The West Peruvian Dove has a wingspan of 31.6 cm, weight of 209.5 g.
What order and family does the West Peruvian Dove belong to?
The West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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