Tolima Dove
A species of White-tipped Doves Scientific name : Leptotila conoveri Genus : White-tipped Doves
Tolima Dove, A species of White-tipped Doves
Botanical name: Leptotila conoveri
Genus: White-tipped Doves
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Description
Description
The Tolima dove (Leptotila conoveri) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
25 cm
Feeding Habits
Tolima Dove primarily consumes seeds of Bocconia frutescens. Specific feeding behaviors and unique dietary adaptations are not well-documented.
Habitat
Tolima Dove inhabits humid and bushy forest edges primarily in subtropical zones, which may extend toward the lower limits of the temperate zone. This species favors open, disturbed areas over dense secondary forests and is known to adapt to various landscapes, including agricultural zones where it might nest in coffee plantations or shrubbery near human settlements.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
White-tipped Doves Species
Tolima Dove