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Diamond Dove

Geopelia cuneata

Least Concern
翼展
17.8 cm
体重
33.5 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes
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关于

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
翼展 17.8 cm 7.0 in
体重 33.5 g 1.18 oz

识别

羽毛

Purple-winged Ground Dove: iridescent purple wings; gray head; brown above; pale below; endangered; Atlantic Forest Brazil dove

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Soft, gentle cooing with trilling quality; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Geopelia
物种 Geopelia cuneata

Distribution

Diamond Dove has been recorded in 10 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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