Bare-eyed Ground Dove
A species of Metriopelia Ground Doves Scientific name : Metriopelia morenoi Genus : Metriopelia Ground Doves
Bare-eyed Ground Dove, A species of Metriopelia Ground Doves
Botanical name: Metriopelia morenoi
Genus: Metriopelia Ground Doves
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Description
Description
Moreno's ground dove (Metriopelia morenoi) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in the Southern Andean Yungas of northwestern Argentina. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It has a brown back and gray belly, and the periocular orange, pinkish legs. 
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Bare-eyed Ground Dove's diet specifics are unknown, but they forage on the ground in groups, indicating a potential preference for seed-rich, ground-based food sources.
Habitat
The bare-eyed Ground Dove typically inhabits temperate and puna zones characterized by pre-puna vegetation which includes columnar cacti, scrub, and scattered trees. These environments are often found on sandy and rocky hills, providing a suitable habitat for bare-eyed Ground Dove. These birds prefer areas distinct from Puya stands, a habitat favored by the closely related species M. melanoptera.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Metriopelia Ground Doves Species
Bare-eyed Ground Dove 
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