Blue-eyed Ground Dove
A species of Columbina Ground Doves Scientific name : Columbina cyanopis Genus : Columbina Ground Doves
Blue-eyed Ground Dove, A species of Columbina Ground Doves
Botanical name: Columbina cyanopis
Genus: Columbina Ground Doves
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Description General Info
Description
The blue-eyed ground dove (Columbina cyanopis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Cerrado region of Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. Researchers believed this bird could have been extinct since no individuals had been seen in the wild since 1941. However, in 2016, 12 birds were seen in a small area of cerrado in Botumirim in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Blue-eyed Ground Dove primarily consumes seeds, as inferred from the dietary patterns of closely related species. Specific feeding behaviors are unrecorded, but likely involve ground foraging, a common trait among congeners. No unique dietary adaptations or preferences are documented for this species.
Habitat
The blue-eyed Ground Dove prefers the open savannas and campo grasslands typical of the cerrado biome. It is commonly a ground-dwelling bird, where it can be observed either alone or in pairs, thriving in broad, tree-less regions that are characterized by a mosaic of grasses and occasional shrubs.
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
Blue-eyed Ground Dove 
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