Bare-faced Ground Dove
A species of Metriopelia Ground Doves Scientific name : Metriopelia ceciliae Genus : Metriopelia Ground Doves
Bare-faced Ground Dove, A species of Metriopelia Ground Doves
Botanical name: Metriopelia ceciliae
Genus: Metriopelia Ground Doves
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Description General Info
Description
The bare-faced ground dove (Metriopelia ceciliae) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Size
18 cm
Colors
Brown
Gray
Nest Placement
Cliff
Feeding Habits
Bare-faced Ground Dove primarily feeds on the ground in small groups. Details on the specific diet are largely unrecorded.
Habitat
Bare-faced Ground Dove thrives in subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, including the Andean slopes and Altiplano regions, at altitudes from 2000 to 4500 meters. Their typical environment features sandy terrain with rocks and light vegetation, such as cacti and sparse woods. Bare-faced Ground Dove adapts well to urban environments, often nesting on rock ledges or in buildings.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Metriopelia Ground Doves Species
Bare-faced Ground Dove