Croaking Ground Dove
A species of Columbina Ground Doves Scientific name : Columbina cruziana Genus : Columbina Ground Doves
Croaking Ground Dove, A species of Columbina Ground Doves
Botanical name: Columbina cruziana
Genus: Columbina Ground Doves
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Description
The croaking ground dove (Columbina cruziana) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in western Ecuador, Peru and far northern Chile. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
18 cm
Life Expectancy
10 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Croaking Ground Dove primarily consumes seeds. It forages on the ground, showcasing unique adaptions for seed extraction. Feeding behavior includes sifting through debris with its beak. No specific feeding times noted. Stands out due to specialized seed-eating adaptations.
Habitat
Croaking Ground Dove typically resides in arid and semi-arid regions that include subtropical scrublands and riparian thickets. These birds are adaptive and can also be found exploring human-modified landscapes such as farmland, gardens, and parks. Despite being a ground-dwelling species, they are also known to inhabit elevations up to 2400 meters, particularly in areas like southwestern Ecuador and Arequipa, Peru.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Columbina Ground Doves Species
Croaking Ground Dove 
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