Caribbean Dove
A species of White-tipped Doves Scientific name : Leptotila jamaicensis Genus : White-tipped Doves
Caribbean Dove, A species of White-tipped Doves
Botanical name: Leptotila jamaicensis
Genus: White-tipped Doves
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Description General Info
Description
The Caribbean dove (Leptotila jamaicensis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the Cayman Islands, Colombia (San Andrés island), Honduras (Bay Islands), Jamaica, and Mexico (Yucatán Peninsula). It has been introduced to New Providence in the Bahamas. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
33 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Caribbean Dove primarily eats seeds, including those from orange, naseberry, and red birch, and occasionally consumes small snails. It forages on the ground, displaying unique dietary preferences and adaptability in its food sources.
Habitat
The caribbean Dove is commonly found in semi-arid habitats, favoring regions with shrubbery or trees. This bird species typically resides in lowland areas and is adaptable to various environments. It thrives in dry limestone forests, secondary forests in the foothills, and occasionally in montane forests up to altitudes of 2000 meters. Moreover, the caribbean Dove is known to inhabit human-modified landscapes such as gardens and orchards.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
White-tipped Doves Species
Caribbean Dove 
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