Long-tailed Ground Dove
A species of Long-tailed Ground Dove Scientific name : Uropelia campestris Genus : Long-tailed Ground Dove
Long-tailed Ground Dove, A species of Long-tailed Ground Dove
Botanical name: Uropelia campestris
Genus: Long-tailed Ground Dove
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Description
Description
The long-tailed ground dove (Uropelia campestris) is a species of bird in the dove and pigeon family, Columbidae. It is the only species, within the genus Uropelia. It is found in the cerrado of central and northeast-central Brazil and neighboring Bolivia in the southwest. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Long-tailed Ground Dove predominantly consumes seeds, foraging on the ground. In groups of 2 to 5, particularly during the dry season, long-tailed Ground Dove is often observed feeding on cleared roads or roadsides.
Habitat
The long-tailed Ground Dove is typically found in seasonally wet grasslands and savannas, frequenting open campos that are proximate to water sources. This species favors drier environments and is commonly seen in areas with sparse tree cover, such as woodland edges or scrubby parkland, avoiding dense or humid vegetation.
Dite type
Herbivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Long-tailed Ground Dove Species
Long-tailed Ground Dove