Cinnamon Ground Dove
A species of Bleeding-hearts and allies Scientific name : Gallicolumba rufigula Genus : Bleeding-hearts and allies
Cinnamon Ground Dove, A species of Bleeding-hearts and allies
Botanical name: Gallicolumba rufigula
Genus: Bleeding-hearts and allies
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The Cinnamon ground dove is around 22–24 cm long and can weigh anywhere from 121-137g. It has a red 'blushing' mark on its head with a light brown, grey colour covering its over-body it has a yellow marking on its belly which is surrounded by white. Some have blue markings on their heads and body.
Size
24 cm
Feeding Habits
The cinnamon ground dove's diet consists mainly of insects but also feeds on fallen fruits and seeds. It scavenges through the leaf litter that lays on the ground to find most of its food.
Photo By Dubi Shapiro