Ecuadorian Ground Dove
A species of Columbina Ground Doves Scientific name : Columbina buckleyi Genus : Columbina Ground Doves
Ecuadorian Ground Dove, A species of Columbina Ground Doves
Botanical name: Columbina buckleyi
Genus: Columbina Ground Doves
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Description General Info
Description
The Ecuadorian ground dove (Columbina buckleyi) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in western Ecuador and northern Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is named for the naturalist Samuel Botsford Buckley. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Ecuadorian Ground Dove likely sustains mainly on small seeds, similar to its congeners. Specific feeding behaviors and unique dietary preferences are undocumented.
Habitat
The ecuadorian Ground Dove thrives in open and dry habitats, preferring deciduous and semi-deciduous woodlands. It is also adapted to denser forests with scattered thickets and can be frequently spotted in cultivated lands such as gardens and agricultural areas. This species is comfortable in the humid lowland regions with young secondary growth.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Columbina Ground Doves Species
Ecuadorian Ground Dove 
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