Ruddy Ground Dove
A species of Columbina Ground Doves Scientific name : Columbina talpacoti Genus : Columbina Ground Doves
Ruddy Ground Dove, A species of Columbina Ground Doves
Botanical name: Columbina talpacoti
Genus: Columbina Ground Doves
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Description
The Rosttäubchen (Columbina talpacoti) is a kind of the pigeons birds, which is counted among the subfamily of the American Kleintauben. The species occurs from the extreme south of North America to South America and is considered as not endangered in its population.
Size
15 - 18 cm
Feeding Habits
Ruddy Ground Dove primarily consumes seeds, introduced grasses, and grains. It also supplements its diet with insects, snails, and berries. Ruddy Ground Dove forages mainly on the ground and has developed a preference for open areas where it can easily find and access its varied food sources.
Habitat
The ruddy Ground Dove is typically found in open and semi-open landscapes throughout broad geographical regions. The bird's habitat includes wetlands, riparian forests, areas with scattered trees, thickets, savannahs, marshes, and forest edges. Additionally, ruddy Ground Dove is adaptable to human-altered environments such as cultivated fields and urban areas like towns and gardens. The species favors habitats with open ground for foraging, particularly in search of seeds, but it tends to avoid densely forested regions where such foraging opportunities are scarce.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Ground
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Columbina Ground Doves Species
Ruddy Ground Dove